Innovation And Brand Financial Controller M - F Suresnes France H/F - Groupe Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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Since the past 20 years, Bel put the Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility at the heart of its strategy, enabling us to become a mission-lead company (since 2024). Hence we created the Impact Team, gathering in the same community Environmental, Social, Governance and Finance teams.

The Impact function brings together Profitability and Sustainability to serve a global performance model based on two legs co-piloting. Profitability and sustainability are not opposing goals, but the two pillars of a responsible growth model. By combining financial and non-financial drivers, we empower our teams to act with both short-term efficiency and long-term vision.
By joining the Impact function within our Finance, CSR and M&A teams, you'll help build a more responsible model, where every decision creates value for today and for the future.

At Bel, we truly believe that we are creating the future of finance and the future of CSR.

Our deep conviction : Performance without sustainability has no future. Performance without profitability has no impact.Responsibilities

- Ensure consistency in financial brand tracking within the team; proactively propose common tools and methodologies (monthly reviews, forecasts, budgets, business plans).

- Guarantee the availability of shared data (Power BI, dynamic Excel tools, etc.).

- Provide the Group with clear visibility on brand performance summaries (monthly, forecasts, budgets, business plans).

- Ensure that the brand perspective is considered during key decision-making moments and integrated into the Group's financial systems.

- Monitor the innovation rate in turnover and industrial trial budgets in coordination with BU/Operations finance teams and R&D teams.

- Coordinate team's common tools and processes, working closely with the Group FP&A team.

Support for the Brand Controlling Manager:

- Support the Global Brand team: monitor monthly performance, consolidate forecasts and budgets, build innovation business plans, and conduct ad hoc analyses.

- Perform ad hoc financial analyses, particularly on the risks and opportunities of innovation launches, profitability, and provide appropriate recommendations.

- Support the diagnosis and planning of brand profitability improvement.

- Oversee the financial tracking of brand's strategic priorities.

Performance Indicators and Impact on Results (Qualitative & Quantitative):

- Relevance of recommendations.

- Understanding of the Group's strategic brand challenges and decision-making processes.

- Timeliness, quality, and reliability of reporting.

- Ability to challenge brand teams.

Types of Challenges and Complexity Criteria:

- Good knowledge of innovation processes and go-to-market strategies by market and product.

- Multiple internal stakeholders.

- Ability to prioritize between regular reporting, ongoing processes, and ad hoc requests.

- Ability to challenge and influence marketing stakeholders.

Your Profile - Minimum Education Level and/or Required Experience:

- Master's degree (Bac +5) in Finance / Management.

- At least 5 years of experience in Management Control.

Professional Skills / Technical Expertise Required:

- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.

- Ability to prioritize effectively.Rigor, organization, and reliability.

- Appetite for continuous improvement.

- Strong customer and results orientation.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to challenge and persuade.

- Knowledge and understanding of marketing, commercial, and industrial matters.

Specific Skills (Languages, IT, etc.):

- Fluent English.Knowledge of reporting tools.

- Proficiency in office software.

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