Business Controller
Nestle
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brussels • Belgium
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About the role
- Monitor fixed & variable COGS, trade spend expenses, distribution costs, MOGES, marketing and overheads; deliver monthly variance analysis and clear actions
- Lead dynamic forecasting on owned cost lines; ensure accurate outlooks and timely updates
- Spot inconsistencies in actuals (e.g., transfer pricing issues, abnormal variances) and drive corrective actions with stakeholders
- Monitor statutory P&L for 2 legal entities and ensure adequate costing methodology execution
- Simplify processes and analytics; build clear, pragmatic ways of working
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (including but not limited to factory controlling, supply chain, and sales controlling) to ensure alignment and impact
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in finance & control (costing, factory controlling, overheads or cogs exposure is a plus)
- Advanced excel and sap skills; PowerPoint intermediate; PowerBI (report-builder) can be a plus
- Problem solver with a builder mindset; simplifies complexity and proposes efficiency actions without excessive guidance
- Strong analytical skills and clear communication; turns analysis into “so what” and recommendations
- Collaborative and assertive; able to challenge constructively across functions
- Fluent in English; other languages are a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus
- Access to corporate training and development programs
- Career opportunities in Belgium and internationally
- Excellent working environment with strong team orientation and brand pride
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
costingvariance analysisforecastingstatutory P&Lcosting methodologyanalytical skillsExcelSAPPowerPointPowerBI
Soft Skills
problem solvingbuilder mindsetsimplifying complexityclear communicationcollaborationassertivenessconstructive challenge