Senior Financial Planning and Analysis, Taste
IFF
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Asturias • Spain
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About the role
- Prepare detailed financial, economic, and statistical analyses to support operational performance and strategic decision-making.
- Track and consolidate productivity initiatives, ensuring accurate financial benefit measurement and reporting.
- Analyze operational KPIs and cost drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the Flavors division.
- Conduct cost benchmarking and variance analysis, recommending actions to improve P&L performance.
- Support monthly and quarterly results reporting, including profitability analysis, commentary, and insights for senior leadership.
- Lead financial modeling for productivity, RSA reduction, and working-capital improvement projects.
- Support quarterly forecasting and annual budget cycles with robust assumptions, scenario modelling, and variance explanations.
- Develop and enhance standard financial processes, reporting tools, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements across Operations Finance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent)
- +5 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling, Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations, ideally in a multinational environment.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets and translate them into clear insights and recommendations.
- Solid understanding of P&L dynamics, cost drivers and working capital, with experience analyzing operational KPIs.
- Proven project management skills and ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional initiatives.
- High proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (financial modeling, data analysis, dashboards); experience with ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate outputs.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo and propose improvements.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysiseconomic analysisstatistical analysiscost benchmarkingvariance analysisfinancial modelingscenario modelingP&L analysisdata analysisKPI analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproject managementattention to detailproactive mindsetcross-functional coordinationinfluencing skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingstrategic decision-makingcontinuous improvement