Financial Control Governance Manager for Pet Nutrition Factory in Bruck mfd

Job Opportunity: Financial Control & Governance Manager at Royal Canin

In this newly created role within the European Supply Finance team, you will serve as the key reporting, accounting governance, and internal controls lead for our Royal Canin (RC) Factory in Bruck (BRK), collaborating closely with the Plant Manager and Supply Finance team.

As the Financial Control & Governance Manager, your responsibilities include ensuring that proper accounting and control processes are in place to support accurate, timely, and high-quality financial statements, providing valuable insights for your factory. You will network and benchmark with other Controllership Teams and experts within the Mars organization.

This is a fixed-term role with the potential for extension, primarily based in Austria (Bruck or Vienna), with a hybrid setup from other locations within DACH and Benelux, requiring physical presence at BRK as per agreed schedule.

What We Are Looking For

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Accounting
• Strong accounting and finance background with experience in financial statement reporting, including US GAAP and internal controls
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar are advantageous; experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems is a plus
• Ability to handle ambiguity in financial decision-making, with strong analytical skills, digital savviness, effective communication, and experience engaging with senior leadership
• Proficiency in English is required; advanced German skills are highly beneficial for local communication

Key Responsibilities

• Quality of Accounts: Ensure the integrity of balance sheets and P&L through collaboration with our Shared Service Center, resolve complex accounting issues, maintain relationships with the Finance team, and review financial accounts for your factory.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate financial information, co-lead monthly closing meetings, analyze financial statements, drive actions from month-end reporting, and manage year-end audit processes with internal and external auditors.
• Governance & Control: Oversee the controls framework and testing plan, collaborate with the Plant Manager and factory team to address gaps, monitor G&C KPIs, and drive continuous improvements aligned with the broader RC Governance agenda.
• General: Foster a collaborative culture between finance and non-finance teams, champion controls, contribute to the Supply Reporting and Governance agenda, lead RC/RC Controllership projects and transformations, and support new systems or business model implementations.

What You Can Expect from Royal Canin / Mars

• Work with diverse, talented colleagues guided by the Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Receive top-tier learning and development support, including access to Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement: Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Kanban, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Continuous Improvement, SyteLine, Conflict Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Plant Management