Operations Finance Analyst

Other activities

• In collaboration with Sr. Manager, Operations Finance Europe and the Europe Brand Finance team, supporting preparation of quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.
• Assisting with bi-annual D&T analysis by market for total Europe and preparing supporting analysis including bridge across periods and between GL and operational invoicing.
• Summarizing 3PL invoice files into a combined 3PL data file.
• Work with Supply Chain teams to investigate and implement cost savings opportunities in cost-to-serve.
• Testing and validating changes to standard costing and COGS account assignment.
• Support 3rd party manufacturing & distribution activities including the processes for allocating Other COGS costs and monitoring PPV.
• Provide support for the annual inventory count process including preparation and reconciliation activities, and attend annual inventory counts at 3PL locations as required.
• Provide support for the annual tooling count process preparation and reconciliation activities, and attend annual tooling counts at 3rd party vendor locations as required.
• Support the accounting and monitoring of owned tooling at 3rd party manufacturers for correct accounting, amortisation and reconciliation.
• Assist in analyzing the performance and identifying cost savings / optimization opportunities for plant manufacturing.

Projects and Initiatives

• Represent the Operations Finance team on strategic projects by providing insight, serving as subject matter expert, executing necessary tasks, and performing business testing.
• Assist with, and where needed lead, assigned global Operations Finance team initiatives.
• Providing support on COGS accounting projects.
• Assisting with global and European ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

Governance & Controls

• Collaborate with Internal Control to develop and update SOPs.
• Ensure proper internal controls relating to operations are in place, documented, and operating effectively.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.

Team structure

• Direct reports: N/A.

Benefits

• Global Working Environment
• Hybrid Work Model /1 day of Home Office work in a week/
• Meal vouchers fully paid by the employer (7,50€/working day)
• Referral program
• Learning & Development - We're committed to supporting your continuous learning. For our employees, we are offering language courses, access to online learning platforms and much more.
• 2x sick day + Birthday day off
• Employee discounts - Eligible to receive free toys during the holiday season and can purchase toys for discounted prices.
• Possibility of career growth
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical care benefit
• Multi sport card
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Employee Share Purchase Plan

Requirements

Education

• Secondary with school-leaving examination
• Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
• University education (Bachelor's degree)
• University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

• English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

• Advanced spreadsheet skills

Personality requirements and skills

• A minimum of 4+ years of related experience within the FMCG sector or a related field; experience with supply chain operations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems essential (expert knowledge desirable).
• Experience with analyzing large amounts of data and strong analytical skills.
• CPA or equivalent accounting designation is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of people at different levels within the organization.
• Strong documentation skills to develop, maintain and sustain cradle-to-grave business processes SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• A problem solver with ability to take self-initiative to operate independently, investigate anomalies and propose solutions.
• Advantageous if the candidate has manufacturing experience or strong exposure to manufacturing activities.
• Excellent in Data gathering and interpretation skills
• Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up
• Strong computer literacy with advanced level spreadsheet skills (pivots, lookups, and advanced formulas) are required. Experience with office productivity, presentation, diagramming and data analysis tools is desirable.
• Problem Solving skills with the ability to articulate issue with relation to current process and propose alternative solutions.
• Very good communication skills are essential
• Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and CONSTANT deadlines