Financial Controller

Finance, Administration & Control
Job ID:
74303
Barcelona, ES (Hybrid)
Permanent

About the Role:

In this exciting opportunity, you will step into a pivotal position as our Financial Controller, driving financial excellence across our supply chain network. Taking ownership of financial planning and analysis, you will shape how we manage costs, optimize processes, and unlock value within our copacking and procurement activities. Additionally, your work will directly influence strategic decisions through accurate budgeting, forecasting, and insightful analysis, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance. This is your chance to contribute to a fast‑paced FMCG Finance environment where operational efficiency and smart decision‑making truly matter.

Main Responsibilities:

n your day-to-day, you will oversee cost controlling, ensuring that procurement and copacking expenses are accurately allocated and fully aligned with our governance standards. At the same time, you will lead our budgeting cycles, long‑term planning, and rolling forecasts, supporting the business with robust FP&A processes. Part of your mission will be to simulate product P&Ls for the Marketing team, manage standard costing and transfer pricing, and prepare clear, insightful financial reports that enable management to act with confidence.

Beyond regular reporting, you will gain exposure to strategic projects—from make‑or‑buy analyses and sourcing initiatives to new product launches—allowing you to bring your analytical mindset to real business impact. Furthermore, your ability to build user‑friendly dashboards and monitor operational KPIs will help elevate our visibility on performance and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

About You:

You are someone who thrives in a dynamic, multinational context and enjoys being a true Finance Business Partner. Your background in Supply Chain Controlling, Procurement Finance, or manufacturing environments equips you with a strong command of cost accounting, financial modelling, and the economics behind supply chains. Additionally, your curiosity and proactive attitude enable you to identify optimization opportunities, enhance reporting processes, and contribute to digitalization initiatives using tools such as SAP and Power BI.

Your communication skills allow you to influence stakeholders at all levels, while your attention to detail ensures accuracy in everything you handle. Most importantly, you bring a collaborative mindset and the ambition to continuously elevate cost management, governance, and performance tracking within the business.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Our Application Process

We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization