Junior Finance Business Partner BeLux (m/f/d)
- Steinfort
- Finance, Controlling
- Fulltime
This is Bahlsen
We sweeten the small and big moments of everyday life. Bahlsen is one of Germany's best-known family-owned companies. Since its founding in 1889, the name has stood for reliable, consistent and future-oriented action, well-known brands such as BAHLSEN, LEIBNIZ, PiCK UP! and RAWBITE, innovative products and profitable growth – both nationally and internationally. Bahlsen owes its continued success to the passion of its approximately 2,700 employees. They are the heart of Bahlsen and together they face the challenges of the future with curiosity, courage, ambition and support.
Your tasks
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Support the Head of Finance Business Partnering for the respective Commercial Unit in all financial matters related to operations in Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Act as a trusted sparring partner to local Sales and Marketing teams by delivering well-founded financial analyses and actionable recommendations.
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Key role in the preparation of forecasts, reports, plans and scenarios for the sound management of the business units.
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Preparation of reporting and business analyses to support the management.
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Independent identification of financial challenges and active participation in the development of practical solutions.
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Support the implementation of Group-wide financial projects and collaborate with external partners, including auditors and consultants.
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Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal departments such as Finance Pooled Services, FP&A, and Finance & Taxation.
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Conduct reporting analyses, assess financial opportunities and risks and support the development of reporting tools.
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Monitor the financial performance of the Commercial Unit, identify variances against forecasts/plans and support gross margin improvement through navigating pricing strategies, portfolio optimization, and efficient promotional activities.
Your profile
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Degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on finance, controlling or a comparable qualification.
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First practical experience in finance, ideally in an international or FMCG environment.
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Analytical thinking, strong business acumen and a good understanding of financial relationships, processes and planning tools.
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Confident handling of MS Office or Google Workspace; Initial experience with SAP S/4HANA and BI tools an advantage.
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Strong communication & presentation skills and the ability to prepare financial content in a way that is appropriate for the target audience and convey it convincingly.
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Proactive, solution-oriented way of working with a "can-do" mentality, team spirit and the ambition to advance even complex topics in the interests of the company as a whole.
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Very good written and spoken English and Dutch skills are required; knowledge of French is an advantage.
