For our client, a publicly traded manufacturer of cleaning products and household goods (Hygiene, Health & Nutrition), we are looking for a  

Senior Brand Category & Customer Controller (m/w/d)

Location:       Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Industry:        Hygiene, Health & Nutrition

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Support and analysis of sales budgets and reports
• Support sales teams in yearly customer negotiations
• Contributing to the conception, change and implementation of processes and systems. Participation in the annual planning and forecasting processes.
• Control of the efficient use of the trade promotions
• Preparation and implementation of ROI analyses for Trade investment activities (pre/post)
• Preparation and execution of analyses, with a focus on customers and brands
• Co-design of the sales information and control systems as well as ensuring the timely implementation of these systems
• Interface between Sales and Finance
• Prepare timely and accurate category plans, forecasts, outlooks, and strategic views
• Provide market analysis to understand and explain significant category performance variations from historical or expected results
• Ensure a seat at the decision table and provide high calibre respected advice / Information for all strategic business initiatives (such as sizing/ packaging/ pricing, etc.)
• Support and challenge / if necessary) category assumptions in analysing and implementing business growth opportunities, such as new product development and investment analysis
• Own and understand all aspects of the Commercial P&L, act as liaison between category management and Supply Finance with respect to S&OP planning, cost assumptions, Commodity movements, squeeze targets, inventory obsolescence, etc.
• Develop strong understanding of all category / customer trade investments strategies ensuring fill alignment with category LSM
• Manage Functionality, usage, and continuous improvement of various financial tools, process and procedures.
• Maintain positive and proactive interaction with category management to ensure ongoing, effective two-way working relationships for exchange of quality financial information.

Your Profile:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration
• Major in Finance is a plus.
• Excellent English, good German skills
• 4 – 5 Years experience in finance controlling
• Experience in extremely competitive FMCG industry
• Strong system direction and interaction (SAP, Microsoft Office)
• Solid Experience Trade Spend Accounting
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis
• Strong commercial understanding
• Advanced accounting skills
• Excellent MS Excel knowledge

We offer:

• Flexible Worktimes and HomeOffice possibility
• Feedback Culture and flat hierarchies
• Company pansion scheme
• Corporate Benefits Health Check-ups and info sessions
• Additional holiday for mothers and fathers after childs birth
• Attractive work environment and modern workplace design