About this role
We at Nestlé want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives, and make a positive difference. With us, you will work in an environment where you can freely express your ideas, where your voice is heard and valued, and where you can make a real impact. Nestlé is a leading company in Nutrition, Health and Wellness and a place where you can learn, grow and reach your full potential. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of brands and products that help people, families and pets live happier and healthier lives. Join our team and let’s make a difference together.
- For our Cereals department in Vienna, we are looking for a Business Controller Cereals (f/m/d) responsible for AT/ CH/ BE markets Full-time, permanent, hybrid (Vienna Central Station location with up to 60% remote work) Your key responsibilities include Business partnering & performance management: Act as a trusted finance business partner to the Austria, Switzerland and Belgium Business Heads, translating financial insights into clear actions and co-owning the business P&L and its key value drivers.
- Analyze performance versus budget, forecast and prior year, identify risks and opportunities, and agree and follow up corrective actions with the business.
- Planning, forecasting & reporting: Lead the budget, long-term planning and dynamic forecasting processes, challenging assumptions on volume, pricing, mix, promotions and cost development.
- Coordinate monthly closing and management reporting, ensuring accurate, timely and consistent financial information in line with group standards and internal controls.
- Commercial finance & value creation: Provide financial guidance on pricing, trade terms, promotions, customer and channel profitability, marketing investments and resource allocation, supported by relevant scenario analysis.
- Support portfolio optimization, innovation and renovation by reviewing business cases, validating financial assumptions and assessing value creation and return on investment.
- Operational controlling, governance & collaboration: Monitor key operational and working-capital drivers, including product and distribution costs, inventory and receivables, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Safeguard compliance and act as the key finance contact for Cluster Controlling and cross-functional stakeholders, promoting reliable data, consistent processes and continuous improvement.
- What will make you successful: Business studies with focus on Finance/Controlling successfully completed Relevant experience (minimum 5 years) in Finance & Controlling Analytical and cost-conscious thinking, it is easy for you to quickly recognize connections and comprehend systems holistically Outstanding team player (f/m/d) with a high degree of independence, dynamism and responsibility Strong presentation & communication as well as stakeholder management skills Fast and pragmatic way of working as well as very good English and German skills Excellent MS-Excel knowledge, ideally experience with SAP and Power BI Availability to travel across Switzerland & Belgium (quarterly visits, quite flexible) Fluent English, German is a plus
What we offer
- Flexible working hours with home-office options Modern office with excellent access to public transportation Company pension scheme Dynamic, international and multicultural working environment with flat hierarchies National and international development opportunities in a globally operating company Meal allowance and a wide range of additional benefits Family Time Benefit for secondary caregivers after the birth of a child Job ticket Pets@Work For this position, we offer a gross monthly salary starting from € 4.200 on a full-time basis.
- Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, a higher salary may be offered.
- In addition, this position includes a performance-based variable bonus.
Apply now! I look forward to getting to know you. Your contact person, Anna Rabas.