Finance Business Partner Western Europe (mfd)
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Job Summary
Job Description:
The Finance Business Partner for Royal Canin Western Europe plays a key role in providing financial direction guidance and constructivechallengeto the Sales team on business decisions withfinancial impact. This includes analyzing complex business information distilling key insights and developing financial models based on underlying assumptions. The geographical scope includes Germany the Netherlands Belgium SwitzerlandAustriaand Luxemburg.
Beyond technicalexpertise the role acts as a strategic thinking partnercollaborating closely with stakeholders challenging assumptionsidentifyingtrends and encouraging innovative perspectives to drive better decision-making. The role requires a proactive mindset strong drive and the ability to support and lead change initiatives within a dynamic business environment.
Beyond its strategic impact this position offers a strong development platform and can serve as a potential springboard toward future leadership or management responsibilities within the team.
What are we looking for
5 to 10 yearsprogressive experience in Finance Business Partnering ideally gained over several years in a comparable role
Experience in co-piloting sales teams
Strong understanding of financial concepts and principles
Proven business acumen including market knowledge and experience in Demand Finance
Ability and motivation to stay close to the business and its stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills with a people-centric mindset
Background in finance planning or data analytics with the ability to manage complexity
Proven experience in financial modelling
Advanced Power BIand Excel skills
FMCG industry experience is a strong advantage
English isa mustGerman Dutch Frenchwould be a benefit
What are your Key Responsibilities
Shape the financial strategy and define relevant targets for specific customer accounts by understanding their business models and key drivers contributing to the development of long-term mutual P&L
Take an active part in S&OP cycles preparation and discussions. Lead discussions to ensure consistency of recurring demand plans in volume and value. Lead process organization and efficiencies
Monitor and manage Trade Spend budgets throughout the year ensuring compliance and taking corrective actions where
Support the cluster in digitalization of reporting and create the new (Power BI dashboard implementation of new business intelligence systemetc). Standardize processes and deliver efficiencies.
Provide decision support for ad hoc initiatives withfinancial impact such as trade investments customer- or company-led projects businesscasesand root cause analysis of performance opportunities/issues
Partner closely with the Sales responsible during the annual negotiation process from development through to final sign-off
Lead investment proposals and collaborate on new business opportunities within the channel ensuring investment level and product range areoptimizedto drive sustainable growth and profitability
Promote andmaintaina strong governance culture across customer accounts
What can you expect from Mars
Work with over 140.000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join apurpose drivencompany wherewerestriving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
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