Finance Junior Analyst Switzerland (f_m_d), based in Cologne, Germany

Barilla Group; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Barilla Group is seeking a Finance Junior Analyst based in Cologne, Germany. This role involves monitoring cost structures, preparing P&L figures, and supporting financial forecasts, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and SAP. The position offers opportunities for growth and involvement in international projects.

Leistungen

Free pasta, crispbread, fruits, and vegetables

High flexibility with up to 50% Smart Working

Learning & development programs

Attractive office space with good public transport access

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years of experience in a Finance or Controlling role.
• Fluent in German and English; a third language is a plus.
• Exceptional MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and analyze cost structures, including customer conditions.
• Prepare accurate P&L figures for closure, forecast, and budget.
• Ensure precise month-end closing for the Swiss office.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

May 19, 2025

Finance Junior Analyst Switzerland (f_m_d), based in Cologne, Germany

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

Barilla Worldwide

Barilla is a family-owned global food company with Italian roots. Founded in Parma in 1877 as a small pasta and bread shop, the company is now represented in more than 100 countries. A world leader in the markets of pasta and ready–to–use sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia, the Barilla Group is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know–how.

“The Joy of Food for a Better Life” is Barilla’s purpose to bring people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life. It's a commitment from field to fork, to bring to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products, made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains. Because what we eat today can change our tomorrow. Because good food is a joy for the present and a choice for a better future.

Barilla Deutschland GmbH wants to recruit a Finance Junior Analyst within the Barilla Germany organization based in Cologne. In this position you will be responsible for Switzerland and will report to the Finance Manager Switzerland.

If you have a passion for pasta and crispbread, want to work close to the business and have a direct impact on it, than this is the right position for you! As the Finance Senior Analyst you are responsible for accurate, complete and timely P&L figures for the closure, forecast and budget period as well as preparation and providing business calculations on customer and product level as a basis of decision making for the management. Moreover, you will plan and control the sales conditions for Switzerland.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitoring & Analyzing the cost structures (TTM), including but not limited to:
• Management customer conditions incl. recording in SAP R/3
• Settlement of invoices for Off -Invoice rebates
• Reconciliation of conditions in SAP R/3 with reported conditions (BPC)
• Monitoring the outstanding settlements and contacting the customers in case of payment delays or payment differences
• Timely implementation of budget simulations and forecasts of the P&L in cooperation with the key account management as well as trade and consumer marketing
• Provide support concerning company’s forecasts throughout the year including analysis of the variances
• Ensuring a precise, complete and accurate month-end closing for our Swiss office in compliance with the internal and external reporting guidelines
• Ad-hoc reports and analysis for local & HQ departments
• Ensure accurate, complete and correct monthly closure figures for Switzerland by driving the cost center responsible to steer the budget and stick to the internal accounting rules (building accruals, posting SES).
  

Your Profile

• You have a minimum of two years of experience in a Finance or Controlling role
• Your analytical and organizational skills distinguish you as well as your enthusiasm and ability to work in a team
• Your MS Office skills are exceptional and you are advanced in Excel, SAP knowledge is of advantage
• You have the ability of converting complex financial findings into common language and are accustomed to communicating cross-culturally
• You have a genuine interest for problem solving and numbers
• Excellent communication skills are one of your strengths and you are fluent in German and English, a third language is considered a plus
• We believe that you are goal oriented person, always searching for ways to improve current best practice
  
  

Our Offer

• You will be given a high level of responsibility, e.g. international work assignments that will ultimately help you grow along your individual career path
• To maximize your potential, you will receive along the on-the-job training regular feedback, trainings and mentoring
• Grow with our learning & development programs, which have been awarded "Gold Excellence" by Brandon Hall Group
• High flexibility through our hybrid approach with up to 50% Smart Working (Home Office)
• The possibility to get involved in national and international Diversity & Inclusion projects
• A focus on your well-being by offering Pasta, crispbread, fruits, and vegetable for free
• Attractive office space and very good access to public transportation
• A dynamic, motivated team with a very positive, inclusive working culture with flat hierarchies
  
  

Finance

Germany

Cologne

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