Europe Logistics Controller

Job description

Join our Europe Operations finance team and oversee the financial aspects of logistics and supply chain operations. Drive cost understanding and contribute to sustainable profitable growth. We're looking for a curious self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

About the Job

Working as part of a the Europe Operations finance team, for Logistics function, you will be overseeing the financial aspects of logistics and supply chain operations of the region. This includes consolidating actual & budget reporting, controlling costs, analysing variances vs last year and budget, and ensuring financial compliance, to help drive Logistics costs understanding and our ambition of sustainable profitable growth.

 

The role is responsible for a number of key elements. Firstly, consolidate information coming from CBUs by cost line and category, both at every month end and Rolling Forecast submission. Secondly, analysis of the variances / deviations. Monthly presentation of Logistics to VP Europe Supply Chain & team, to bring insights & R&O approach. Animation of performance with Supply Chain community of CBUs.

 

Role Focus:

 

- Month End & Rolling forecast Reporting consolidation.

- SPOC of 5 CBUs across the region, both for Logs controller & Supply Chain community

- Prepare and generate financial reports related to logistics performance.

- Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities. - Identify trends, anomalies, and areas for financial improvement.

- Track expenditures, compare against budgeted figures, and address any variances.

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Maria Ines Granda, Europe Logistics Finance Head. Learn more about her: (4) Maria-Ines Granda | LinkedIn  

The perfect candidate is curious, self stater looking to understand our business and processes with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work as part of a bigger finance team and build relationships cross functionally & Country.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.



We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

It’s an exciting time to join Danone as a Europe Logistics Jr Controller. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

 

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

What's Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Claudia Llona, Talent Acquisition Manager via claudia.llona@danone.com.

* All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status