OPERATIONS BUSINESS PARTNER & INDIRECTS CONTROLLER- Maternity Cover

Red Bull Gruppe; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading beverage company in Milan is seeking an Operations Business Partner and Indirects Controller. This role involves financial stewardship by preparing analytical insights and ensuring compliance with controlling guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business Administration/Finance, at least 3 years of experience, and strong skills in financial planning and logistics. Join a dynamic team focusing on profitability and impactful decision-making.

Competenze

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Operations Controller.
• Proactive with strong logistics business knowledge.
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure.

Mansioni

• Serve as a contact for key department heads.
• Ensure accurate forecasting for financial planning.
• Prepare monthly reports and analysis for stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Financial literacy

Strong English communication

Logistics business knowledge

Formazione

University degree in Business Administration / Finance

Strumenti

SAP R / 3

SAP BI

SAP Planning tools

Hyperion

Descrizione del lavoro

The Operations Business Partner and Indirects Controller is responsible for the financial partnership of the Operations team, through the preparation, presentation, and influence of valuable analytical insights to encourage smarter, more informed decision making. The purpose of the role is to ensure financial stewardship of the Business through engaging in cross-functional decisions which will ultimately impact the profitability and cash flow of the organization. This also includes all aspects of financial planning, analysis, controlling, and reporting for the local operations business and the controlling of the Company’s Indirect costs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a contact and sparring partner for key department heads, serving as the main point of contact for HQ departments.
• Takes controlling responsibility for cross-functional finance, HR, Sales (related to Indirects), and Operations projects, contributing analytically.
• Works closely with various contacts, providing a service mentality while challenging them with questions, opinions, suggestions, and insights based on factual information.
• Regularly challenges Brand COGS and Physical Distribution Costs with local and HQ departments.
• Ensures high data quality when forecasting business plans and revised estimates related to Physical Distribution, Warehousing costs, inventory planning, and Indirect Planning by cost center.
• Supports and challenges Operations and Indirects holders during the planning process.
• Prepares year-to-go estimates, considering market conditions and plan reasonableness.
• Highlights risks and opportunities within forecasts and challenges inputs where necessary.
• Ensures accurate forecasting with clear drivers, enabling robust and timely decision-making.
• Collaborates with budget owners to ensure delivery of the full-year plan each month.
• Performs checks to ensure correct month-end closing and inventory levels.
• Supports year-end inventory revaluation processes.
• Participates in and supports the Monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Creates management reports and performs analysis, such as cost variances.
• Prepares and distributes detailed monthly reports using SAP, BI, and / or Hyperion for key stakeholders and directors.
• Ensures timely distribution of financial information and presents at regular meetings.
• Promotes efficiency in controlling processes to optimize time for analysis and insights sharing.
• Supports establishing a true bottom-up planning process with high forecasting accuracy.
• Guarantees compliance with Group Controlling guidelines and internal policies.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Operations Controller, ideally in consumer products or food / beverage manufacturing / distribution, or 5 years in controlling.

University degree in Business Administration / Finance.

Proactive with strong logistics business knowledge.

Self-motivated, self-directed, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Highly analytical, financially literate, and commercially savvy.

Practical knowledge of SAP R / 3, SAP BI, SAP Planning tools, and Hyperion.

Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

Travel requirement : 10-20%.

Location : Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Application

In your application, share your personal style and why you believe this opportunity fits you. RedBull Italy is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds.

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