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At Danone, we believe growth is something to be savored. That’s why our 26 brands are part of the everyday lives of French consumers, offering delicious products that bring enjoyment while taking care of oneself and loved ones. With more than 8,000 Danoners across 13 production sites, 7 warehouses, 3 headquarters and an R&D center, Danone continuously works on developing and enhancing iconic products found in your kitchens, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, as well as in healthcare facilities and pharmacies. Certified B Corp and Happy Trainees, Danone does not aim to be the best company in the world, but a better company for the world. We strive to offer the very best to both our consumers and our people.

The Finance function, based at Danone headquarters in Paris, is looking for a QFS Financial Controller - (M/F) for a temporary position (CDD) starting as soon as possible.

QFS is about ensuring excellence in Quality, and Food Safety in all our products, at all stages from suppliers’ management, manufacturing, and to the shelves for consumers. We strive to be the Trusted and Be preferred brand on the market. The finance function within QFS holds 2 headcounts. The 2 QFS controllers are managing the worldwide scope for this global function. We are currently seeking to fill a vacancy to undertake month-end closing activities, budget management tasks and support strategic projects, under the leadership of the senior controller.

Main roles :

Monitor Actuals (checking monthly closing entries)

• Ensure costs, accruals & payroll are captured in the right cost centers, period and allocation; review intercompany charges to validate accuracy
• Align on FTE vacancies & phasing in close partnership with Business Leaders and HRBPs; analyse variances to forecast with root causes and corrective action plans
• Prepare monthly reports for Company controlling, including FTE reporting and YTD cost analysis; update full year Risk & Opportunity list monthly
• Act as a business partner supporting teams' activities & projects with recommendations; deliver specific accuracy for Half-year and full year closing

Build Annual Operating Plan & Rolling Forecasts

• Anticipate & reflect cost and FTE evolutions; prepare consolidated view and seek management approval
• Communicate AOP or RF with appropriate phasing to each relevant legal entity controller
• Upload Annual Budget and Rolling Forecasts in the QFS Power BI finance tool

Support the Function's Strategic Projects

• Simulate different scenarios for organizational changes in collaboration with key stakeholders (Business Leaders, HRBP, Organization Design) and reflect changes once validated
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement of processes and answer new requests

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered : 

• You are recognized for your analytical skills, autonomy, and rigor.
• You possess excellent team spirit.
• You are responsible and adaptable to changing environments
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in controlling
• Financial education
• Curious mindset, result and efficiency oriented
• At ease with data analysis
• Experience in data management tools, ideally previous experience in Power BI
• Familiarity with SAP and Magnitude is highly valued.
• You are fluent in English.
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunities within our teams. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and that an inclusive work environment supports our growth as a company, as teams, and as individuals. We therefore welcome all applications* while fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can feel they belong.

We have also chosen to remove inclusive writing from our job descriptions, as its complexity can create barriers for individuals with cognitive disabilities, including dyslexia, dysphasia or apraxia.

*All applications will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic.

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