It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS, we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, our coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 100 countries and includes iconic household names such as Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao and Gevalia. We’ve built our business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it.

As a Sales Controlling Specialist you will be responsible for support and cooperation with the FP&A Manager by providing direction and support to the financial analysis, coordinating the sales reporting and commission/incentive processes and collaborating with Sales Department and Internal Controller to support the achievement of business objectives and ensuring internal control compliance.

Other responsibilities:

• Managing total trade spend (gross-to net investments) in the financial systems to ensure appropriate accounting treatment, in line with contracts and internal guidelines
• Support Sales in annual contract negotiations by evaluating financial impact of new trade terms and net prices, tracking and comparing versus budget
• Reviewing the contractual and promo spend on a regular basis, approve settlements, releases and corrections
• Supporting recurring financial processes (i.e. monthly close, forecast, annual budget) by providing fact-based insights into volume / pricing variances, trends analysis and customer profitability
• Business partnering and collaboration with Sales to develop and embed procedures and work flows of transactions
• Providing sales data, monitor and reporting net prices to headquarters
• Maintaining and improving existing finance processes to ensure data integrity, efficient and insightful analysis

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.  

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Finance or Accounting degree
• At least 2 years of experience in similar position
• Knowledge of SAP or other accounting system
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Good command of written and spoken English (at least B2)
• Communication adapting style & strong analytical mindset
• Assertive, challenging status quo, determined

At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

• Opportunity to take on a real challenge in a dynamically growing company - a leader of coffee market
• Benefits such as private medical care (Medicover), Multisport card, language courses, flexible working hours
• Unlimited and the best coffee