Overview
In this Finance Analyst role, you will own planning, forecasting, and performance tracking for marketing investments, overheads, and key categories across the Central & Northern Europe region. You will translate financial data into actionable insights to support regional decision-making and performance optimization. You’ll collaborate with Marketing, Category, and Functional teams to connect business priorities with financial targets. The position offers exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and opportunities to influence budgeting, reporting, and strategic initiatives within Barilla’s international context.
Leistungen / Benefits
- hybrid working model with up to 40% Smart Working from home
- inclusive Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
- complimentary pasta, crispbread, fruit and vegetables
- Urban Sports Club membership support
- bike leasing opportunities
- corporate benefits discounts
Verantwortungsbereiche
- Own planning, forecasting and performance tracking for marketing investments, overheads, and selected business categories across the region
- Analyse financial performance vs budget/forecast, identify drivers, risks and opportunities, and recommend actions
- Act as finance contact for Marketing, Category and Functional teams, assessing initiatives and monitoring investment effectiveness
- Coordinate monthly closing, forecasting and reporting for areas of responsibility, delivering timely insights for management reviews
- Contribute to annual budget and quarterly forecasts by coordinating stakeholder inputs and ensuring consistency across plans
- Prepare and present management materials, translating complex data into clear messages and highlight areas needing attention
- Provide day-to-day guidance to a working student and coordinate reporting, financial administration and controlling activities
Zentrale Anforderungen
- Bachelor’s degree in Controlling, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
- First practical experience in Controlling, Finance or Accounting (internships/working student/entry role); SAP R/3 is a plus
- Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with financial reporting/planning tools is advantageous
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail and ability to translate data into insights
- Collaborative and proactive working style with ability to engage with stakeholders across functions and levels
- Fluency in English; German is a plus
- collaborative
- proactive
- attention to detail
- SAP R/3
- Microsoft Excel
- financial reporting tools
Finance Analyst - Business & Performance Controlling, Cologne in Bonn Arbeitgeber: Barilla
Barilla ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Hamburg, München und Berlin nicht nur ein dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld bietet, sondern auch zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. Unsere offene Unternehmenskultur fördert Teamarbeit und Innovation, während wir gleichzeitig Wert auf eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance legen. Mit attraktiven Benefits und der Chance, bedeutende Kundenbeziehungen im Lebensmitteleinzelhandel aufzubauen, ist Barilla der ideale Ort für engagierte Vertriebsprofis, die ihre Karriere vorantreiben möchten.
