About this role
<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p> <p>The Manager FP&A is a key member of Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, forward-looking analysis and decision support in their scope, while actively shaping the evolution of the FP&A function toward a more agile, automated and insight-led model.<br>The role combines strong financial fundamentals with advanced analytical capabilities, ownership of end‑to‑end processes, and a mindset oriented toward digitalization, Copilot usage, and automation.</p> <p>The Mission is end-to-end ownership of Group Capex planning, forecasting, performance tracking and investment analytics, ensuring transparency, quality of decision-making and strong linkage between strategy, capital allocation and returns. Further details for Operations will be outlined, potentially covering governance in non-Capex areas or collaboration with CSD Customer, Supply, and Development FP&A.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the Group Capex planning and forecasting process (Budget, LE, RF), including alignment with regions, functions and Transformation initiatives</li> <li>Lead Capex actuals tracking, variance analysis vs. Budget / LE / prior year, and bridge explanations (timing, phasing, scope changes). Identify and provide insights into variances.</li> <li>Partner with Customer Supply Department, Digital and Sustainability on: <ul> <li>Investment pipeline visibility</li> <li>Project phasing, ramp-up and value delivery tracking</li> </ul> </li> <li>Prepare Capex views for CFO, ExCom, Board and Capex Committee, including scenario and sensitivity analysis</li> <li>Drive post-investment reviews and support continuous improvement of capital allocation discipline</li> <li>Act as functional owner for Capex reporting tools, models and dashboards</li> <li>Identify and implement automation opportunities in Capex reporting, approvals and post-investment tracking (incl. Copilot-enabled workflows)</li> <li>Create and consolidate group financial reports to management and CFO</li> <li>Support with business planning and business control within the organization</li> <li>Develop and maintain financial models e.g. project NPV and payback calculation</li> <li>Own and develop policies and procedures for Capex and Leases</li> <li>Enhance dashboards and financial reports to increase transparency, drive accountability, and support data-driven decision-making at all levels.</li> <li>Support ad-hoc, time-sensitive analysis requirements</li> <li>Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Accounting or Finance</li> <li>8/10+ years of management experience in FP&A and/or Controlling with proven ownership of complex, multi-dimensional financial scopes</li> <li>Financial modeling and storytelling skills (bridges, scenarios, sensitivities)</li> <li>High data literacy; ability to connect financials with operational and business drivers/insights</li> <li>Excellent Excel / PowerPoint skills; solid exposure to BI tools and SAP/Business Warehouse</li> <li>Strong ability to identify inefficiencies and automate repetitive tasks</li> <li>Proficiency in English, both written and oral</li> <li>Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities</li> <li>Clear communicator, able to translate complexity for senior leadership</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>We offer:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.</li> <li>Annual bonus based on your work results.</li> <li>Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.</li> <li>Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).</li> <li>Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.</li> <li>PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.</li> <li>Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.</li> <li>Group life insurance.</li> <li>Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.</li> <li>As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.</li> <li>Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.</li> <li>Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.</li> <li>And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.</li> <li>Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.</li> <li>You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.</li> <li>Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.</li> <li>Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.</li> <li>We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.</li> <li>Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.</li> </ul>