Barry Callebaut is the heart and engine of the cocoa and chocolate industry. We are looking for General Ledger Accountant in Poland (PL) for Lodz Shared Service Center (PLSC). Our broad range of products and services span all aspects from cocoa sourcing to fine chocolate products, which are loved by people of all ages worldwide. We are passionate about our business and work hard every day to ensure that there is enough chocolate in the world. Nothing is more important to our success than the combined expertise of more than 10000 Barry Callebaut employees around the world.
Firma: BARRY CALLEBAUT SSC EUROPE | Group FP&A Manager
Miejsce: Łódź, łódzkie
Opis stanowiska
About the role:
The Manager FP&A is a key member of Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, forward-looking analysis and decision support in their scope, while actively shaping the evolution of the FP&A function toward a more agile, automated and insight-led model.
The role combines strong financial fundamentals with advanced analytical capabilities, ownership of end‑to‑end processes, and a mindset oriented toward digitalization, Copilot usage, and automation.
The Mission is end-to-end ownership of Group Capex planning, forecasting, performance tracking and investment analytics, ensuring transparency, quality of decision-making and strong linkage between strategy, capital allocation and returns. Further details for Operations will be outlined, potentially covering governance in non-Capex areas or collaboration with CSD Customer, Supply, and Development FP&A.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own the Group Capex planning and forecasting process (Budget, LE, RF), including alignment with regions, functions and Transformation initiatives
- Lead Capex actuals tracking, variance analysis vs. Budget / LE / prior year, and bridge explanations (timing, phasing, scope changes). Identify and provide insights into variances.
- Partner with Customer Supply Department, Digital and Sustainability on:
- Investment pipeline visibility
- Project phasing, ramp-up and value delivery tracking
- Prepare Capex views for CFO, ExCom, Board and Capex Committee, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Drive post-investment reviews and support continuous improvement of capital allocation discipline
- Act as functional owner for Capex reporting tools, models and dashboards
- Identify and implement automation opportunities in Capex reporting, approvals and post-investment tracking (incl. Copilot-enabled workflows)
- Create and consolidate group financial reports to management and CFO
- Support with business planning and business control within the organization
- Develop and maintain financial models e.g. project NPV and payback calculation
- Own and develop policies and procedures for Capex and Leases
- Enhance dashboards and financial reports to increase transparency, drive accountability, and support data-driven decision-making at all levels.
- Support ad-hoc, time-sensitive analysis requirements
- Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance
Wymagania
About you:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8/10+ years of management experience in FP&A and/or Controlling with proven ownership of complex, multi-dimensional financial scopes
- Financial modeling and storytelling skills (bridges, scenarios, sensitivities)
- High data literacy; ability to connect financials with operational and business drivers/insights
- Excellent Excel / PowerPoint skills; solid exposure to BI tools and SAP/Business Warehouse
- Strong ability to identify inefficiencies and automate repetitive tasks
- Proficiency in English, both written and oral
- Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
- Clear communicator, able to translate complexity for senior leadership
Oferujemy
We offer:
- Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
- Annual bonus based on your work results.
- Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
- Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
- Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
- PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
- Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
- Group life insurance.
- Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
- As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
- Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
- Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
- And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
- Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
- You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
- Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
- Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
- We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
- Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
