Finance Business Partner

oterra; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in natural colors is seeking a Business Partner to support the Chief Innovation Officer, focusing on financial analysis and R&D cost structure. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a master's degree in business administration or finance, and proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career progression in a multicultural team.

Prestations

Competitive compensation package

Continuous opportunities for learning

Multicultural cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with finance to develop profitability analysis for R&D projects.
• Prepare monthly performance reports on R&D costs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes within the R&D function.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Formation

Master's degree in business administration or finance

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Description du poste

Join Oterra in making natural food and beverages easy for a sustainable and healthy world.

Headquartered in Denmark with production sites in Europe, Latin America and the US, we are a passionate team of over 1400 team members of 48 nationalities in 27 countries worldwide serving 120 markets. We are the leading worldwide provider of natural colors; we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time.

Meet your new team!

We are looking for a Business Partner who supports and acts as a partner to the Chief Innovation Officer of Oterra and Global R&D organization through actionable financial analysis and insights and who can oversee our cost structure across SG&A. The role is based out of our HQ in Hørsholm, Denmark or in Prades-Le-Lez near Montpellier in France (34).

What would your role look like

Business Partner works closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management and Finance to enhance transparency on R&D activities and cost structures, support planning and forecasting processes and drive productivity initiatives. The role is instrumental in ensuring that finance acts as a true partner to R&D in delivering business objectives and cost excellence. The role is part of the Group Business Finance team and interacts regularly with stakeholders on cost and resource control, deviations versus planned project portfolio and pipeline performance, and ongoing decision-making.

Duties and responsibilities

R&D controlling

• Collaborating with the Head of Business Finance to develop and implement a steering model framework and profitability analysis approach for R&D projects
• Preparing, analyzing and communicating monthly performance reports on R&D costs and project progress for the CIO for strategic decision-making
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes within the R&D function focusing on the portfolio and pipeline structure of projects including Business Case preparation
• Provide insights together with the R&D team into the development of our Innovation-driven Sales
• Review of the patent portfolio and related costs together with the R&D team
• Participating in and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on cost excellence and processes for structural transparency within the R&D function
• Assisting with internal controls and audit processes relevant to R&D finance
• Conducting ad-hoc analyses and providing financial analysis and insights to senior management and Board of Directors as needed

SG&A controlling

• Enhance the accountability and management of SG&A costs by supporting the development and implementation of a more fit-for-purpose business structure and follow-up processes
• Work with Finance master data to unlock transparency across the cost-base
• Support the development of a transparent cost-base and tracking of initiatives and projects on top to support improved resource allocation
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize SG&A costs focusing on transparency, cost excellence and effective follow-up mechanisms

Who are we looking for

We are looking for someone with an understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis, and proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools.

Experience and skills required :

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Masters degree in business administration or finance
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables
• Experience with data visualization tools to present financial insights effectively
• Demonstrated project leader capabilities with the ability to influence and drive change
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

What can we offer

Oterra teams are characterized by a culture where we all chip in when and where it is needed, have a flat structure but high standards, enjoy a good laugh and have a pragmatic and operational approach to driving the operations and business growth globally.

Competitive compensation package / Multicultural cross-functional teams / Continuous opportunities for learning and career progression

Further information and application

We would love to know more about you and your motivation for this job! Please send us a CV in English.

Please note that we will be working with a continuous selection process which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. So don’t delay, please send us your application today.

Start: As soon as possible with regards to the notice period.

Key Skills

Marketing & Sales, Business Administration, Bid, Instrumentation & Control, HACCP

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1