Danone is one of the biggest FMCG companies and is focusing on bringing health through food to as many people as possible. Do you want to join us to contribute to a healthier world? We are now looking for a:
Material Controlling Lead (HU/CZ/SK)
(Full-time, Location: Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Bucharest or Sofia)
Are you passionate about finance, controlling, and driving business impact across multiple countries? Danone is looking for a Material Controlling Lead (Design-to-Delivery) to manage and control material costs for Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, covering two divisions (EDP/SN). You will play a key role in identifying opportunities for savings and optimization, ensuring accurate pricing, and partnering with both local and global teams.
Why should YOU apply right away?
If you need more than our great company culture, you should keep in mind the opportunity to
Fastly develop, learn, and grow within our organization
Work in a dynamic and inspiring environment
Be part of a flexible way of working which is part of our culture (compulsory: 2 days office days/week)
Have a private health insurance service (Medicare)
Enjoy our Employee Assistance Program
Get an extra day off for your birthday
Benefit from discounted employee product offers
LinkedIn Learning access for your continuous development
Access to All You Can Move and Life1 Gym discounts
Receive an annual bonus based on performance
YOUR responsibilities as a D2D Material Controlling Lead will include (but not limited to):
Oversee material costs for three countries (HU, CZ, SK)
Calculate and update standard, contract, and intercompany selling prices for all SKUs annually
Manage pricing in SAP and Orsoft systems
Lead monthly closing processes, ensuring all relevant costs are included
Drive forecasting and rolling forecast processes for material costs (1-2 years outlook)
Collaborate with business partners locally and globally, as well as with controlling and accounting teams
Control additional costs (ecotax, copacking, other relevant costs)
Regularly report results in Magnitude
Lead annual activities such as new price preparation and stock revaluation
Manage and develop junior team members
About you
We are looking for a D2D Material Controlling Lead with the following profile:
University (Master’s) degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
5+ years’ experience in controlling or accounting within a multinational company
Fluent in English plus one of the following languages preferred: Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Romanian or Bulgarian
Strong MS Office skills and SAP experience required
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proactive approach and ability to act with speed and agility in a complex environment
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Responsible, open, positive attitude, fast learner, and team player
About Danone
About Us
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 should impact the world through their daily choices. Healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.
We embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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Job details
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.
Hungary
Czech Republic
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Romania
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