T&W Operations Cost Controller

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Taste & Wellbeing Operations Cost Controller for Natural IngredientsA Cost Controller opportunity with the global leader in the creation of Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty, and an essential member of our Taste & Wellbeing Regional Controlling team for Natural Ingredients, while being based in our Operations site offices in Caronno (Italy) or Avignon (France) - Your future position?Are you an experienced cost controller professional with more than 5 years of relevant experience who would like to join the regional controlling team of a global and leading organisation? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for youOur controlling team ensures that Givaudan can continue to offer our niche solutions and ingredients to customers at the appropriate value and price point to promote sustainable growth.

They are also responsible for all business controlling matters, from monthly reporting to business case modelling and contract work.

We are looking to strengthen our Taste & Wellbeing Operations Regional Controlling team for Natural Ingredients and hiring a 'Cost Controller'.

The role is an individual contributor role and is open to be based in either our Taste & Wellbeing manufacturing site offices in Caronno (Italy) or Avignon (France) and report to the Taste & Wellbeing Regional Controller for Natural Ingredients Operations (South Europe cluster).As an important member of the Givaudan Finance team in the region, you will take the reins of cost control, ensuring adherence to established policies and contributing to informed decision-making at the highest levels.

This role provides a unique blend of strategic challenges, operational depth, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on the success of our Natural Ingredients business.

You will work for a company that touches billions of consumers more than a hundred times a day. With its heritage stretching back over 250 years, Givaudan has a long history of innovating scents and tastes.

Our passion is to collaborate with customers and partners to develop game-changing innovations in the food & beverage, fragrance and beauty industries.

We have a culture that works to inspire, challenge and capture the heart and soul of consumers and customers. Our customers in the region have local, regional, and international profiles, bringing diversity and curiosity to your daily job.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs and provide value.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for - Business support:Standardise and improve: Implement and maintain the best cost control methodologies, ensuring uniform data quality and transparency for enhanced performance analysis

Enhance Visibility:
Translate complex financial data into relevant insights through impactful monthly reports for top Management, driving strategic cost management

Lead cost reduction:

Collaborate with the regional coordination and site teams to identify cost-saving programs, delivering tangible financial benefits through dedicated projects.

Support commercial organisations in clearly understanding cost drivers within product costs to lead to cost efficiencies.
Work with pricing teams to establish competitive and profitable product pricing strategies.

Costing and inventory valuation:

Masterful costing:

Use your expertise in our dedicated ERP system to manage costing activities, analyse COGS, and improve regional resource allocation.

Dive deep into the numbers, identify cost variances vs STD and analyse the factors contributing to fluctuations that align with Procurement and Site Controllers.

Ensure policy adherence:
Align the costing system with Givaudan's SAP costing policy, maintaining compliance and bridging operational gaps

Deliver costing clarity:
Provide in-depth product costing analyses, empowering price assessments and informed management decisions based on accurate data

Quality control champion:
Implement procedures for quality control of local inventory valuations by Operations Controllers, safeguarding data integrity and mitigating financial risks

Audit expertise:
Become a trusted resource for yearly audits, providing accurate information and supporting an efficient process.

You?Are you someone who wants to shape your world? Who succeeds being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us and impact your worldYour professional profile includes:

ABachelor's degree in Business Economics, Finance, or Accounting.5+ years of relevant professional work experience in controlling and/or accounting role(s) in cross-cultural/international work environments, preferably with some exposure to manufacturing environments.

Familiar with controlling, accounting, and IFRS.Understand costing procedures.
Excellent numerical skills.
Customer interaction experience will be an asset.
Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language. Proficiency in additional European languages will be advantageous.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI or Tableau.
Can travel across regional manufacturing sites as required.
Your benefits - Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
Acreative team environment that will inspire you.
Attractive compensation package.#LI-OnsiteAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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