Brand Controlling Manager 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!

IWorkForAllForGood

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.

Talent pool job.

Role : Brand Financial Controller - Synthesis & Methodological Lead for Brand and Global Innovation Financial Tracking: performance monitoring, management of budget processes, and oversight of strategic initiatives.

Scope:
Global scope covering the Boursin and Kiri brands, as well as central marketing budgets.

Management:
Direct management of one team member responsible for monitoring marketing spend.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure consistency in financial tracking for brands within the team; proactively propose shared tools and methods (for 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 the brand perspective is fully considered during key decision moments and integrated within the Group's financial systems.

- Monitor and coordinate central marketing budgets (research, activation, advertising for global brands).

- Coordinate common tools and processes across the team, in collaboration with the Group FP&A team.

- Diagnose and implement plans to improve brand profitability.

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

- Simulate product P&Ls for innovation and renovation projects, in close relation with marketing, product development, and operations teams.

Performance Indicators and Impact (Qualitative & Quantitative):

- Relevance and persuasiveness of recommendations.

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

- Ability to interact with senior management levels (Brand GM, Operations Director, RID Director).

- Timeliness, quality, and reliability of reporting.

- Ability to challenge brand and operations teams.

Your Profile

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

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Management Control.

Required Professional Skills/Technical Know-How:

- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.

- Ability to prioritize effectively.

- Attention to detail, organization, and reliability.

- Strong customer and results orientation.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to challenge and persuade.

- Good understanding of marketing, commercial, and industrial issues.

Specific Skills (Languages, Software, etc.):

- Fluent English.

- Familiarity with reporting tools.

- Proficiency in office software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Dans le cadre de l'application de notre certification douanière (OEA), un extrait de casier judiciaire (bulletin n°3) pourra être demandé.

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