The FP&A Leader will be responsible for analyzing financial data, developing budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities and the ability to work effectively in a remote and fast changing environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets for the factories
  • Oversee the analysis of factory costs in interaction with local Business Partners 
  • Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making
  • Prepare variance analysis reports and present findings to management
  • Collaborate with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Conduct analysis and identify areas of improvement
• Performance Monitoring:
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide analysis to identify areas of improvement
  • Conduct profitability analysis and recommend strategies to optimize factory performance
  • Track and report on cost reduction initiatives and their impact on financial results
  • Lead and manage the FP&A team, providing guidance, training and support to keep motivation level high and ensure quality performance and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Business Partnering:
  • Collaborate with factory managers and cross-functional teams to understand operational challenges and opportunities
  • Provide financial guidance and support to improve factory efficiency and profitability
  • Partner with local plant controllers and business partners to promote best practices and influence positive change
  • Develop financial models and conduct scenario analysis to support business partners in evaluating investment decisions
• Reporting and Presentation:
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for factory performance
  • Create executive-level presentations to communicate financial results, forecasts and recommendations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting processes and data accuracy
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to streamline FP&A activities.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes related to factory financial management

●    Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
●    Proficiency in English, both written and oral. Additional European languages is a plus
●    7+ years of experience in Controlling and/or FP&A and/or Reporting with obligatory accounting understanding
●    Prior experience in plant controlling desirable
●    Very good data analytics and reporting skills
●    Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools will be an asset
●    Good operational knowledge of MS Office software with advanced Excel skills (Tables, Pivot Tables, lookups variants) will be an asset

• 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.