Market Controller Senior Analyst

**About Barilla**: At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. **Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?** Barilla France is seeking a Market Controler Senior Analyst to join our Finance team based in Boulogne Billancourt (Paris). Reporting to the France Finance Senior Manager, this key role contributes directly to the sustainable growth of our strategic categories and customers. **Key Responsabilities**: **1. Strategic Management and Financial Analysis** - Implement the category strategy plan effectively - Deliver business simulations based on partner needs, acting as a key advisor. - Align stakeholders and connect critical information to to identify opportunities or mitigate risks **2. Planning and Process Coordination** - Coordinate planning processes with stakeholders: - Deliver aligned plans, including price lists, sales conditions, promotions, volume & mix, simulations, system inputs, and presentations. - Support innovation initiatives: - Provide relevant local data (e.g., "gross-to-net") for building innovation strategies. **3. Reporting and Data Management** - Ensure comprehensive reporting and efficient data management: - Deliver monthly closures and forecasts with actionable insights. - Deliver all closings according to the group calendar. - Leverage digital tools to enhance reporting and business communication. - Analyze business performance: - Provide detailed P&L analysis for France, focusing on products, customers, and innovations. - Ensure alignment between strategic plans, categories, and local priorities. - Track marketing expenses and OPEX: - Provide monthly and forecast reports with corrective insights. - Monitor other income and expenses (OIE) to ensure accuracy and control. **4. Collaboration with other departments**: - Collaborate with sales teams in order to deliver clear views of net performance and promotions by product and customer for closures and forecasts. - Support regional consolidation by coordinating and consolidating regional reports. - University degree in Business Administration or Engineering. - Minimum 2 years of experience. Ideally you have already a first experience in controlling. - Strong analytical, and conceptual skills. - Strong proficiency in Excel and excellent numerical reasoning skills - Results-oriented and action-driven, with a good business acumen. - Good communication skills and ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. - English fluency is required, French is a plus **What this position will bring to you**: - Significant experience understanding and managing the business KPI’s and more specifically the financial activity of a large market. - Valuable experience working collaboratively across various departments, including Sales and Marketing. - Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced international business environment. - Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization : after a successful finance experience positions in purchasing, supply-chain, sales,will be open to you The position is open to smartworking (40%/ month; minimum 1 day of presence at the office a week). At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.