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# Junior Controller
City:
Heidelberg
## Finance
Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt.
With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter.
From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.
## About the role
Are you a finance professional looking to bring your analytical thinking to a vibrant and forward-thinking company? As our new Associate Sales & Brand Controller, you'll have the unique chance to contribute directly to the financial well-being of our operations. You will analyze sales performance and provide insight to Sales while ensuring strict accounting policies for Gross to Net, drive RGM and feed into Budgeting & Forecasting. Join us at Reckitt where your attention to detail and dedication to excellence can truly shine.
## Your responsibilities
This is a Key finance position in Reckitt CEU Finance organization supporting the Commercial leaders as a strategic business partner in delivering profitable financial growth while providing a full spectrum of financial control and financial support to the brands/customers within Reckitt.
Key responsibilities are in the following areas:
* Support with sales plans, forecasts, outlooks and strategic views
* Ensure a seat at the decision table and provide advice / information for all strategic business initiatives (such as sizing, packaging, pricing decisions, etc)
* Support business growth opportunities, such as new product development and investment analysis
* Understand all aspects of the Commercial P&L, act as liaison between category management and Supply Finance with respect to S&OP planning, cost assumptions, commodity movements, squeeze targets, inventory obsolescence, etc.
* Develop strong understanding of all category / customer trade investment strategies
* Support Key Account managers providing necessary tools and information for year-end negotiations with customers
* Manage functionality, usage and continuous improvement of various financial tools, process and procedures
* Maintain positive and proactive interaction with sales/marketing departments to ensure ongoing, effective two-way working relationships for exchange of quality financial information
* Ensure suitable tracking is in place to understand the portfolio performance at a category and SKU level, understanding growth products and drivers, and vulnerable products and drivers; taking action as required
* Control trade terms, budgeting and provide ROI analysis of promotional activities
## The experience we're looking for
* Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration (Berufsakademie)
* Job experience: 2-3 years’ working experience in Finance/Commercial Controlling
* Major in Finance will be a plus
* Strong IT & financial systems experience
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong commercial understanding
* Good to advanced accounting knowledge
* Strong MS Excel knowledge
## The skills for success
Business Acumen, Investment Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Project Management, Improve business processes, Accounting principles, Financial Reporting, Internal controls, Financial analysis and reporting, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Relationship management, Mergers & Acquisitions.
## Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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