Group Business Controller Biscuits & Bakery

Lotus Bakeries, Milan; Lembeke; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries, Milan, is seeking a Group Business Controller for the Biscuits & Bakery unit. The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver data-driven analyses to improve profitability and efficiency across international operations.

You will lead monthly reporting, assist in budgeting, and evaluate strategic investments. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Finance or related field, 5+ years in finance/controlling, strong Excel skills, SAP experience, and

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance, Business Controlling, or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English with the ability to translate complex financial data for a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance, identify risks/opportunities, and drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver analyses that support strategic decisions.
• Drive monthly management reporting and ensure accuracy of financial results and KPIs.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and transfer pricing by challenging assumptions and validating business cases.
• Evaluate CAPEX investments, new product launches, and cost-saving projects through thorough financial analysis.
• Report directly to the Finance Director Biscuits & Bakery.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Group Business Controller Biscuits & Bakery

As Group Business Controller, you will act as a trusted business partner within our Biscuits & Bakery business unit, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to drive profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across our international operations.

• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations teams to deliver clear commercial and operational analyses that support strategic decision-making.
• Drive the monthly management reporting, ensuring the accuracy of financial results, KPIs, and performance insights across the business unit.
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting and transfer pricing processes by challenging assumptions, validating business cases, and monitoring financial impact of investments.
• Evaluate and support strategic initiatives such as CAPEX investments, new product launches, and cost-saving projects through thorough financial analysis.
• You report directly to the Finance Director Biscuits & Bakery.

Profile

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role we believe you need to have:

• A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance, Business Controlling, or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with SAP is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, influence decision-making, and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of business stakeholders.

"Despite the immense growth of the company I still have the feeling to be part of one big family where I can be myself,
while at the same time I’m challenged and supported to further develop my own knowledge and skills."

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Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.