Manager, FP&A WE Location: Lodz, PL, 90-530 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: The Manager - WE FP&A is responsible for the preparation and analysis of accurate financial data (plans, forecasts, latest estimates, monthly reports etc.) and initial variance analysis & support as well as the resolution of ad-hoc requests and analysis on all financial aspects of the business. As a key member of the FP&A function, you will support strategic decision-making by delivering data-driven insights, enhancing forecasting capabilities, and contributing to a wide range of finance transformation initiatives. This position involves close collaboration with many internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities: + Create, consolidate, and present financial reports to management or other members of the finance function in order to support with business planning and business control within the organization + Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with various departments, being actively involved in the planning process + Develop analysis and management reports to support decision-making processes (e.g. KPI report, operations report, quarterly finance report) + Enhance dashboards and financial reports to increase transparency, drive accountability, and support data-driven decision-making at all levels. + Proactively investigate automation opportunities and coordinate their realization with IT from idea to go-live and testing + Identify and provide insights into movement between actuals, forecasts, prior year, latest estimates, and budget, along with supporting variance analyses + Support ad-hoc, time-sensitive analysis requirements + Present periodic performance result + Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance About you: + Degree in Accounting or Finance + Proficiency in English, both written and oral + 8+ years of experience in Controlling and/or FP&A and/or Reporting with obligatory accounting understanding + Experience in international corporate environments and matrix organizations would be considered a plus + Data analytics and reporting skills + Ability to connect financial reporting figures with business insights + Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools + Good operational knowledge of MS Office software with advanced Excel skills (Tables, Pivot Tables, lookups variants, thinkCell) + Experience with BI tools, SAP and Business Warehouse preferred + Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset + Commitment towards objective and attention to detail + Eager to learn about the industry and the company + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with stakeholders from different levels in the organization + Excellent team player, collaborative and prepared to go the extra mile to accomplish tasks + Leadership skills in managing people and networking with various stakeholders in the company + Highly analytical and capable of thinking conceptually, with good business acumen + Ability to work reliably and independently also under deadline pressure and with virtual teams + Diligent with strong work ethics + Capable of bringing system and process optimization and harmonization We offer: + Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. + Annual bonus based on your work results. + Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants. + Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). + Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. + PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. + Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund. + Group life insurance. + Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month. + As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. + Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter. + Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year. + 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. + Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office. + You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. + 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. + Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station. + We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events. + Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .