At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we are inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are driven by the vision that everyone deserves the coffee they love.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup.

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people, in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing – all across the world. What you do here will get noticed.

Job purpose

Carry out the controlling procedures – planning, analysis, evaluation, reporting, business partnering which supports the decision-making process.

Key Responsibilities

• Interacting intensively with the core (Sales and Marketing) and with other local supporting functions (Supply Chain, IT, HR, Accounting) and, if needed, with the Cluster Management and with Central Teams;
• Preparing ad-hoc analyses and business cases, supporting the decision-making process of the Management, acting as a key support for the Controlling Manager;
• Owner / member of relevant projects, providing project management;
• Preparing or coordinating the preparation of plans and forecasts (Annual Plan, Budgeting, Forecasts)
• Preparing or coordinating the preparation of the daily / weekly / monthly management reports in accordance with the local requirements;
• Maintaining / operating the required fundamental databases;
• Providing regular and accurate information on the cost prices and profitability of the products sold by the company;
• Providing up-to-date information for the management on discounts, price reductions, trade activations;
• Following-up and reporting on marketing spending and overheads;
• Participating in monthly closing and group reporting processes with close cooperation of all relevant stakeholders;
• Participating in performing and/or reviewing the internal controls as per JDE’s internal control framework
• Acting as a business partner, being active in providing support / consultancy to all relevant stakeholders, having the drive to gain business insight

• Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration or Accounting
• At least 3 years experience in Controlling (FMCG multinational environment is an advantage)
• Solid Excel & PowerPoint knowledge (Experience in working with SAP is an advantage)
• Proactive, independent, and result oriented attitude
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent analytical, and prioritization skills
• Able to deliver results under time pressure
• Fluent English and Hungarian

What we can offer

• Competitive compensation package
• International career path
• Working assets as laptop and cellphone
• Flexible working hours
• Friendly, collaborative environment