Sales Controller

Beiersdorf AG; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Beiersdorf AG in Spain is seeking a Sales Controller for the Cosmetics business as part of the Southern Europe Finance team. The role partners with Sales and Commercial teams to drive profitability through transparent financials and effective controlling tools.

You will analyze trade terms, manage the sales budget, align with RGM on pricing, and lead monthly forecast cycles up to gross margin, while automating reports and taking part in cross-functional projects.

Formación

• 3+ years of relevant experience in finance roles in FMCG.
• Strong system skills: Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI and SAP are a plus.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a business partner to Sales and Commercial teams in Spain.
• Analyze and evaluate annual trade agreements and drive critical discussions with sales teams, controlling the sales budget.
• Ensure compliance in Trade Terms & Conditions and execute audit-related controls.
• Adhere to the annual Reporting Calendar and local/regional reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the RGM team on promo optimization and pricing.
• Ensure an efficient monthly sales forecasting process and identify insights for the commercial teams.
• Steer forecast cycles for Gross Sales to Gross Margin.
• Improve and automate reporting processes.
• Represent Finance in cross-functional projects (e.g., new tools, Opex).

Conocimientos

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Your Tasks

We are looking for a Sales Controller for the Cosmetics business in Spain as part of the Southern Europe Finance team.

Sales Controller is aligned with business processes and oriented towards driving business success by influencing decisions. The role is accountable for ensuring financial transparency and implementing effective controlling tools and instruments. The incumbent acts as a business partner and engages in cross-functional projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as a business partner to Sales and Commercial teams in Spain
• Analyze and evaluate annual trade agreements and drive critical discussions with sales teams, controlling the sales budget
• Ensure compliance in Trade Terms & Conditions and execute audit-related controls
• Adhere to the annual Reporting Calendar schedule and various additional requirements for the local management team, headquarters/Regional Reporting
• Work closely with the RGM team on promo optimization and pricing
• Ensure an efficient monthly sales forecasting process, identifying insights and challenging the commercial teams
• Steer the financial forecast cycles for Gross Sales up to Gross Margin
• Improve and automate reporting processes
• Represent Finance in various projects (e.g. new tools, Opex)

Your Profile

• 3+ years of relevant experience in finance roles in FMCG
• Strong system skills (Excel, PowerPoint, ideally Power BI and SAP)
• Ability to influence and take ownership
• High problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to visualize complex data
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish is an advantage

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.