BUSINESS CONTROLLING MANAGER

Groupe SEB USA; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Job summary

Groupe SEB USA in Parsippany, NJ, seeks a senior financial analyst to support the VP Finance & Controlling North America. You will coordinate budgets, forecasts and strategic plans, consolidate financial data, and deliver monthly reporting for management.

This role trains GPS users, guides non-standard operations, and participates in group reporting practices.

Qualifications

• BS in management accounting or business admin.; MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years experience in accounting/controlling.
• Very good analytical skills and capacity to perform concise synthesis.
• Ability to communicate well and autonomously in an international context.
• Expertise in Excel, database management and quick learner.
• Reliable and accurate.
• Ability to coordinate/lead process execution across dispersed markets.
• SAP and GPS knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Continental Monthly Reporting: turnover, gross margin, margin variance analysis, expenses, working capital/cash, vs LY & vs Budget.
• Weekly sales forecast consolidation.
• Reporting for CODIR presentation by the Continent.
• Provide assistance to Continental MANCOM.
• Coordinate budget and reforecasting processes for net sales and gross margin.
• Relay Group Budget instructions to the markets.
• Help elaborate operational plan for reactivity plans (cost savings, cost freeze, etc.).
• Consolidate marketing plans & OS financial data.
• Perform profitability analyses at the Continent level on request.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Cross-cultural context

Excel

Database management

SAP knowledge

GPS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Accounting or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Database management

SAP

GPS

Job description

Background & Purpose of the Job:

Support the VP Finance & Controlling North America in the financial management of the business by delivering financial analysis, reporting, and planning activities across the region. The role is responsible for coordinating budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, and WSE processes; analyzing sales, margins, costs, and working capital; monitoring key strategic initiatives; and preparing financial reporting for Continental Management, Senior Management, and Group Management.

The position also supports the consolidation of financial statements, preparation of monthly financial packages, and response to Group reporting requests while providing guidance to Market Business Controllers and General Managers on financial reporting requirements. In addition, the role contributes to the development of financial strategic and tactical data through the consolidation of budgets, forecasts, latest estimates, and strategic plans, and by conducting profitability analyses on projected commercial operations.

As a key user of Group reporting tools (GPS, QlikView, and BOARD), the role helps ensure compliance with reporting requirements by training users, communicating reporting rules and procedures, and supporting the implementation of reporting enhancements. The position also coordinates Internal Control Management (ICM) and audit activities for the North America region, supports Continental Finance meetings, and may assist with other finance-related activities, including credit management, accounting, treasury, legal, internal control, and tax.

Who You Are & What You'll Do:

Group Reporting / day-to-day support:

• Prepare the Continental Monthly Reporting : Letter of the Month, D+2 & D+8: turnover, gross margin, margin variance analysis, expenses, working capital/cash, vs . LY & vs. Budget
• Weekly sales forecast consolidation
• Reporting for CODIR presentation by the Continent
• Provide Assistance to Continental MANCOM

Strategy & tactical (Budgeting / forecasting/ Reactivity plans/OS/profitability analysis):

• Coordinate the budget and reforecasting processes for net sales and gross margin with the market controllers
• Relay Group Budget instructions to the markets
• Help in elaborating operational plan in case of reactivity plans ( cost savings, cost freeze, other reorg)
• Contribute to prepare reforecasts (3+9, 5+7, 8+4..) and Budget package for the Continent
• Consolidate marketing plans & prepare OS Financial data
• Perform some profitability analysis at the Continent level (Customer, product line, impact of exchange rate fluctuations, rolling 12M data...) on request by Continental management either prospective or retrospective.

Improve knowledge of Group financial procedures:

• Perform local training session for GPS users under the supervision & guidance of SVP Finance NA
• Determine & validate reporting treatments of certain non standard operations under the guidance of SVP Finance NA ( new flows )
• Communicate & explain new group reporting procedure and process
• Key interlocutor for management of NA master data in GPS: Article, customer, cost center, PRSC, MLA ...)

Ah Hoc Projects

• Contribute and/or lead specific Projects for Continent NA or trans-continental

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• BS in management Accounting or Business admin.; MBA preferred
• 5-7 years experience in accounting/controlling.
• Very good analytical skills and capacity to perform concise synthesis
• A capacity to communicate well and autonomously in an international and multi-cultural context
• Expertise in Excel, database management and quick learner
• Reliable and accurate
• Able to coordinate/lead process execution across dispersed markets and influence other leaders
• SAP and GPS knowledge is a plus
• Potential for and interest in advancement to market controller position

Overview:

• Type of Employment: Full time - Exempt
• Workplace Schedule Type: Hybrid
• Position Location: Parsippany, NJ

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee discounts on company products
• Wellness incentives
• Casual dress code
• Positive work culture that values work-life balance
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.

Compensation:

• Salary range of $120,000-135,000 commensurate with experience.

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Groupe SEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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• Groupe SEB invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affiative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Duration (if applicable): Non Applicable
• Job Type: Permanent contract
• City: Parsippany
• Schedule: Full-time
• Working place (LinkedIn): #LI-Hybrid
• Minimum annual compensation (individual bonuses included): 120000
• Maximum annual compensation (individual bonuses included): 135000

Company description:

Join Groupe SEB and contribute to better living around the world!

As a global reference in small domestic and professional equipment, we make a real impact through our 45 iconic brands - Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, and many more - present in over 150 countries. Every second, 13 products are sold, manufactured in our 50 industrial and logistic sites.

Our success relies on the diversity of talents, the richness of individual journeys, and an inclusive and respectful work environment. We are firmly committed to fighting all forms of discrimination. If you have a disability, we are here to listen and adapt your recruitment journey.