OPERATIONS BUSINESS PARTNER & INDIRECTS CONTROLLER

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Acts as a contact and sparring partner for the Operations Director Head of Demand and Supply Head of Customer Service and Logistics Human Resources Director and Sales Director acting as the main point of contact for Headquarter departments

Takes controlling responsibility for cross functional finance HR Sales (related to Indirects) and Operations projects contributing analytically.

Works closely with the various contacts has a service mentality but also challenges them asks questions gives opinions suggestions and insights based on factual information.

Challenges on a regular base Brand COGS and Physical Distribution Costs with local Operations HQ Operations and HQ Operations Controlling Department;

For Indirects challenges information received based on market knowledge company strategy and internal guidelines.

PLANNING AND FORECASTING

Ensures realistic and high data quality when forecasting business plans and revised estimates in relation to Physical Distribution Warehousing costs inventory planning and Indirect Planning by cost center.

Supports and challenges Operations and Indirects  holders during the planning process. 

Prepares year to go best estimates considering reasonableness of plan and market conditions.

Highlights risks and opportunities within the forecast and appropriately challenges inputs where necessary.

Ensures accurate forecasting and clarity of drivers resulting in robust and timely decision making.

Works in collaboration with budget owners to ensure the delivery to the Full Year plan each month.

MONTH/ YEARLY END CLOSING AND REPORTING

Perform various checks to ensure correct month-end closing together with the business partners.

Perform production checks and ensuring correct inventory levels.

For year end supports the preparation and execution of Finished Goods and VISIT inventories revaluation.

Actively participates and supports Monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Creation of management reports and performing analysis e.g. cost variances.

Prepares and distributes detailed monthly reports including comments using either SAP BI and /or Hyperion for Key Stakeholders and Directors.

GENERAL

Ensures timely distribution of financial information (plan & actual) to key stakeholders by presenting at regular monthly meetings.

Promotes efficiency in Controlling to minimize time spent for report generation and increases time for analysis commenting and insights sharing.

Supports the establishment of a true bottom up planning process and contributes to a high forecasting accuracy of business plans and revised estimates.

Guarantees compliance with the Group Controlling guidelines and internal policies.

Qualifications :

At least 3 years of relevant work experience as Operations Controller ideally in a consumer products or food/beverage manufacturing and/or distribution business or 5 years in Controlling department.

University degree in Business Administration/Finance (strong finance background)

Proactive challenging and with a good Logistics business knowledge.

Must be self-motivated self-directed and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

Highly analytical financially literate and commercially savvy

Practical knowledge of SAP R/3 SAP BI SAP Planning tools and Hyperion.

Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information :

Red Bull S.r.l. is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age sex disability sexual orientation race religion.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time