Director, Finance Category Controller

Ferrero; New Jersey; On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero, located in New Jersey, seeks a Finance Category Controller Director for Kinder & FMC to provide strategic financial leadership across assigned categories, shaping priorities and translating business strategy into clear financial choices for resources and long-term value creation.

You will partner with Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain, overseeing end-to-end P&L management, forecasting, investment evaluation, and governance to drive performance within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required.
• MBA or CPA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• Typically 12+ years of progressive finance experience with leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across assigned categories (Kinder & FMC).
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain to align priorities.
• Own full P&L management, planning, forecasting, and investment evaluation.
• Lead governance and drive performance in a matrix organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Executive communication

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's degree required

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Excel

PowerPoint

BI platforms

Job description

# Director, Finance Category Controller###### Share this job opportunityWe have a current opening for a Category Controller, Kinder & FMC and are actively reviewing applications.As a Finance Category Controller Director you will provide strategic financial leadership across assigned categories, shaping category priorities and translating business strategy into clear financial choices, resource allocation, and long-term value creation.You will act as a senior partner to the Category, working closely with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and executive leadership, ensuring an integrated view of performance, risks, opportunities, and investment priorities. The role will support recurring financial processes and ad hoc analyses across innovation, portfolio, and investment decisions.- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.- Typically 12 or more years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility in consumer packaged goods, commercial finance, financial planning, or category controlling.- Demonstrated ability to shape category or business strategy, influence senior leaders, and convert complex financial and commercial information into clear choices and actions.- Strong command of full P&L management, planning, forecasting, management accounting, investment evaluation, and performance management.- Proven experience coordinating across functions and navigating a matrix organization to align priorities, strengthen governance, and deliver business outcomes.- Established people-leadership capability, including coaching, training, talent development, performance management, and building effective finance teams.- Excellent executive communication and storytelling skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP FI/CO and financial reporting or business intelligence platforms preferred.- Strong change-leadership mindset, with experience improving processes, controls, analytical tools, and ways of working.Artificial Intelligence DisclosureAs part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits .The base compensation range for this position is $142,016.00 - $189,355.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.Find out more .Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.##### 1. ApplyComplete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests##### 2. AssessOur HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job##### 3. InterviewIf the first interview goes well, you'll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization