For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. 

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

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 – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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.

If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories, and you're brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. We roll up our sleeves, pitch in, and get our hands dirty to break new ground. Committed to playing at our best, we think bigger and move faster, always rising to the challenge that matters most and celebrating the wins that count.

For this role as a Senior Financial Controller, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration or Accounting
• At least 3 years experience in Controlling (FMCG multinational environment is an advantage) or 3 years experience at BIG 4 audit company
• 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 OFFER:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance based recognition.
• International career opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Working assets as laptop, cell phone.
• Friendly, collaborative environment.

Your application at JDE
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE, hit the “I’m interested” button and upload your application. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE will be an online assessment, followed by interviews.