Fixed Cost/Cash Controller at Danone

About the job

• We are looking for a new colleague who will join our Finance team as a Fixed Cost /Cash Controller.
• The Controller will manage Fixed cost, working capital, Forecast, Closing & Reporting, Cash landing and consolidation.

The Controller will be responsible for leading:

• The controller will lead all fixed costs on rooting, actions and initiatives to reduce fixed costs impact on the P&L.
• Manage digitalization projects.
• Forecasting: Monthly construction of rolling forecast for Cash Flow. Follow up on FCF equation risk & opportunities. Timely and accurate monitoring and controlling of last estimate of FCF performance vs. RF-1 and understand gap
• Closing & Reporting: Monthly FCF closing support, review & analysis. Working Capital KPI's calculation & analysis
• Monthly presentation to CODI
• Landing: Manage working capital & cash landing. Lead FCF animation through the Cash Committee process
• Consolidation: Ensure accuracy of FCF forecast and deliver CBU business reporting complete, accurate and in time. Increase the awareness in the organization of the impacts of all activities on Cash Flow and Working Capital KPIs

About you

The Controller should have:

• Masters degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Controlling/ Reporting, preferably in multinational companies or big 4 audit companies
• Knowledge of controlling and business & balance sheet analysis
• Strong analytical skills with high level to drive
• Pro-active, open and transparent, result oriented and structured way of working
• Collaborative working style, real team-player, attentive to details, drive to succeed and make a difference, flexible, resilient, determined, agile thinker and able to challenge
• Ability to work under pressure, strict deadlines & very flexible
• Build relationships easily and foster collaboration with other functions
• At ease with MS Office software (excellent in Excel and Power Point)