Danone Specialized Nutrition Business Services is seeking for Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. With our global presence, brands and business and our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible; we believe that people growth is a key asset to reach a sustainable business performance.

To succeed in this journey, we're looking for the right talent and personalities eager to bring their energy and ideas to a meaningful project. Take this opportunity to GROW together and experience a culture that empowers you to express your ideas and share what you're passionate about!  

About the job

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Simulate the monthly P&L, incorporating the latest business assumptions, and highlight the business implications to management.
• Providing comprehensive analysis and solutions to financial challenges in business operations and reporting.
• Simulate the monthly OFCF, provide a robust analysis, and offer comprehensive recommendations to improve working capital.

Business Performance Management

• Analyze Actual vs. Budget/Forecast/Prior Year and clearly explain key drivers.
• Drive monthly performance reviews covering Net Sales, Gross Margin, COGS, GTN, A&P, Opex, profitability and cash flow.

Financial Modeling & Analytics

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Lead the short and long-term forecasting process by combining performance reports, analysis, and trends.
• Simplify and automate recurring FP&A analysis where possible.
• Improve management dashboards and KPIs using tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Financial Reporting & Relevant Systems

• Prepare and deliver monthly forecasts and actual performance reports to Regional Finance, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Govern Finance-related master data, including selling price maintenance, ensuring required product hierarchy and related information are accurately maintained by relevant stakeholders.
• Lead FIN master-data issue resolution and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely closure and data integrity.

Governance & Financial Control

• Maintain consistency and quality of financial assumptions and management reporting.
  Work closely with Accounting and Controlling teams to ensure reliable financial information for decision-making.

Education & Knowledge

• Advanced Excel; Power BI capability is an advantage.
• University degree, major in Account / Finance / Business.
• Requires high degree of independence and pro-activeness.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High diversity in exposure to FMCG industry and roles.

Experience

• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Specialist Knowledge

• Experience in FMCG or a fast-paced multinational environment is preferred.

Requirement Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder management and ability to challenge constructively.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative and proactive mindset, with the ability to develop practical and effective business solutions.

Danone is a world leading food company built on three business lines; Specialized Nutrition, Waters and Fresh Dairy Products. Danone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

Danone is committed to create and live an inclusive & diverse environment, which will drive our growth as a business, as teams, as members of communities & as individuals. Valuing diversity is recognizing and respecting human differences and similarities. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of our consumers and society

We commit to foster an inclusive working environment where we celebrate all types of diversity, both visible and invisible, which includes age, race, gender, nationality, disability, background, education, religion, beliefs, thinking style, perspectives and sexual orientation

We believe that our differences will make the difference

For more information, please visit our website at careers.danone.com