Business partner with the Region and Country Directors to animate and drive full P&L performance and sustainable profitable revenue and margin growth for Norbal and Ireland. Lead the coordination, presentation and delivery of monthly Performance Business Reviews (PBR’s) and drive actions and outcomes, working closely with the heads of Category finance for Specialised Nutrition and Healthy Nutrition. Lead Finance transformation and key project workstreams, including systems and overall NE integration.
Key Responsibilities:
Co‑lead the PBR cycle together with Category Finance Leads, ensuring robust performance management across Share, Topline, YTD/YTG outlook, full P&L visibility, and R&Os.
Own the design and delivery of the total Norbal P&L, including target‑setting frameworks and Board GPS processes (local GPS remains within categories).
Lead transformation workstreams, such as TTM improvements, integrations, and cross‑market systems projects.
Drive the 3‑year Full P&L Roadmap and Start Plan, including OVH optimization and long‑term financial steering.
Ensure Norbal Cashflow delivery, proactively managing drivers and risks.
Lead cost‑optimization initiatives across markets and functions.
Act as Short‑Term Trend Lead, securing accurate forecasting and rapid insight into performance shifts.
Oversee systems integration to strengthen financial processes, data flow, and reporting consistency.
Lead Norbal Gross‑to‑Net, pricing, and trade spend (TS) projects, ensuring financially sound decision-making.
Provide Finance Business Partnering to Ireland, supporting the Ireland Country Manager and senior commercial leaders.
Provide Finance Business Partnering to the Norbal Market Director, ensuring strategic financial guidance for market performance.
Lead and sign off JBP finance support for Ireland and Norbal, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial targets.
About you
A driven self‑starter, able to operate with autonomy and navigate a fast‑paced, high‑profile role while balancing multiple priorities.
A strong senior‑level business partner, capable of providing support and strategic advice, while also confidently challenging assumptions and pushing back when needed.
Financially fluent with strong business acumen, bringing experience in managing and delivering a full Country P&L.
A relationship builder, skilled at collaborating across markets, categories, and functions within a complex matrix organisation.
About Danone
We offer:
Annual bonus
Health insurance from first working day
Access to sports and wellness program
Remote work opportunities
Unlimited access to our online learning platforms and other amazing opportunities for your professional development
Organization and Team events
And hey, want a snack? Feel free to grab a yoghurt in the fridge at the office - products available all day!
ABOUT DANONE
Danone's mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we believe in order to do so we need a healthy planet. We have more than 100 000 employees worldwide built on three business categories: Dairy and Drinks, Plant-Based Products and Specialized Nutrition who all strive for our vision One Planet One Health.
Danone Nordics & Baltics has 500 employees, and our brand portfolio includes many trusted brands such as Alpro, Aptamil, Souvenaid, Fortimel, Neocate, Lophlex, Actimel, Aqua dOr, Fortini and Milupa.
We develop healthy food choices for everyone and grow strong brands through close collaboration with our customers and consumers. We keep challenging ourselves to stay one step ahead of emerging trends and tastes. Join our movement for a more sustainable world. One Planet One Health BY YOU!
Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?
For more information about Danone, our teams and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.
TO APPLY
Click APPLY button and send in your application in English before the closing date of May 30thth. Recruitment process is ongoing, and we will review applications and conduct interviews continuously. Observe that the position may be filled before last application date.
We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.
* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.