Ice Cream Finance Manager - Global Cost Control

• Collaborate with Marketing, HR, and other Central Functions

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• Develop future-fit cost models and an information management network for BMI & OVH.
• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and operational needs.

• Budget Management

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• Set and manage budgets across cost lines to maximize return on investment.
• Ensure transparency and ownership of costs.

• Compliance and Standards

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• Ensure adherence to key policies and standards across the cost base.
• Foster a culture of compliance and financial discipline.

• Reporting and Dashboards

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• Structure and deliver BGT/FC/Actual reports and dashboards for essential stakeholders.
• Provide insights and analysis to support decision-making.

• Separation and Establishment

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• Work closely with the separation and establishment team to meet cost and productivity targets.
• Support the transition to a standalone company.

• Resource Allocation and Budget Transfers

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• Partner with global functions on dynamic resource allocation and budget transfers.
• Manage financial aspects during the separation and TSAs.

• Stat Charge Allocation

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• Establish mechanisms for stat charge allocation to countries.
• Ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

• Global BMI

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• Oversee a track of actualized costs for global branding and marketing investments.
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize brand impact and market reach.

• Global Functions Management

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• Manage financial aspects of global functions, including HR, IT, and other central services.
• Ensure cost efficiency and strategic alignment.

• Global R&D Cost Control

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• Control and monitor costs associated with global research and development activities.
• Ensure financial sustainability and alignment with business goals.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications

The preferred candidate would have 5+ years in Finance with at least 2 years in a role with experience in Finance, Performance Management with FET/ Market Finance and following key skills:

Experience required

• Experience in managing a large and complex set of stakeholders
• Experience in presenting to and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
• Experience in driving P&L improvements (e. g. closing gaps vs. target) and holding others accountable (particularly peers and senior leadership)
• Finance Business partnering, with Accounting & Controlling experience is a pre.

Skills required

• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
• High degree of flexibility and ability to quickly understand new topics
• Resilience (ability to cope with time pressure and challenges)
• Courage to drive change
• Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail
• Strong engagement, presentation and communication skills
• Financial academic level or equivalent experience.

Must have competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.