Brand Controlling Manager M/F/X

<p>The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.<br/><br/>Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!<br/><br/>Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!<br/><br/><strong>IWorkForAllForGood</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Since the past 20 years, Bel put the Corporate Sustainability &amp; Responsibility at the heart of its strategy, enabling us to become a mission-lead company (since 2024). Hence we created the Impact Team, gathering in the same community Environmental, Social, Governance and Finance teams.<br/><br/>The Impact function brings together Profitability and Sustainability to serve a global performance model based on two legs co-piloting. Profitability and sustainability are not opposing goals, but the two pillars of a responsible growth model. By combining financial and non-financial drivers, we empower our teams to act with both short-term efficiency and long-term vision.<br/><br/>By joining the Impact function within our Finance, CSR and M&amp;A teams, you’ll help build a more responsible model, where every decision creates value for today and for the future.<br/><br/>At Bel, we truly believe that we are creating the future of finance and the future of CSR.<br/><br/>Our deep conviction : Performance without sustainability has no future. Performance without profitability has no impact.</p><p><strong>Talent pool job.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Role : Brand Financial Controller – Synthesis &amp; Methodological Lead for Brand and Global Innovation Financial Tracking: performance monitoring, management of budget processes, and oversight of strategic initiatives. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Scope:</strong><br/>Global scope covering the Boursin and Kiri brands, as well as central marketing budgets.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Management:</strong><br/>Direct management of one team member responsible for monitoring marketing spend.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure consistency in financial tracking for brands within the team; proactively propose shared tools and methods (for monthly reviews, forecasts, budgets, business plans).</li> <li>Guarantee the availability of shared data (Power BI, dynamic Excel tools, etc.).</li> <li>Provide the Group with clear visibility on brand performance summaries (monthly, forecasts, budgets, business plans).</li> <li>Ensure the brand perspective is fully considered during key decision moments and integrated within the Group's financial systems.</li> <li>Monitor and coordinate central marketing budgets (research, activation, advertising for global brands).</li> <li>Coordinate common tools and processes across the team, in collaboration with the Group FP&amp;A team.</li> <li>Diagnose and implement plans to improve brand profitability.</li> <li>Oversee the financial tracking of the brand’s strategic prioritie.</li> <li>Simulate product P&amp;Ls for innovation and renovation projects, in close relation with marketing, product development, and operations teams.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Performance Indicators and Impact (Qualitative &amp; Quantitative):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevance and persuasiveness of recommendations.</li> <li>Understanding of the Group's strategic brand challenges and decision-making processes.</li> <li>Ability to interact with senior management levels (Brand GM, Operations Director, RID Director).</li> <li>Timeliness, quality, and reliability of reporting.</li> <li>Ability to challenge brand and operations teams.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Finance or Management.</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience in Management Control.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Professional Skills/Technical Know-How:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and synthesis skills.</li> <li>Ability to prioritize effectively.</li> <li>Attention to detail, organization, and reliability.</li> <li>Strong customer and results orientation.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to challenge and persuade.</li> <li>Good understanding of marketing, commercial, and industrial issues.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Specific Skills (Languages, Software, etc.):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fluent English.</li> <li>Familiarity with reporting tools.</li> <li>Proficiency in of