Finance Specialist BG

  • Full-time

Company Description

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is a global coffee & tea company, serving consumers in more than 80 countries through iconic brands including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pickwick, Pilao & Gevalia. In Bulgaria, the company is represented by two of these iconic brands - the global power brand Jacobs with its Magic Aroma and the Bulgarian “fiery coffee” Nova Brasilia, a market leader in roasted and ground coffee and one of the most popular brands on the market.

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. 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 Description

The Finance function aims to ensure business decisions are grounded in sound financial analysis and endure processes that drive robust financial challenge and accountability. In addition the finance function provides insights for the management to prioritize the allocation of resources to areas where value can be created. The Finance Specialist plays a key role in all activities in scope of the Manufacturing Finance Excellence Team which supports Plant Controllers across European factories. The role also represents a professional opportunity for master students or those who have just completed their studies, who are proficient English speakers & enlightened by Entrepreneurial spirit, who put Passion in everything they do day by day.

This is a long-term role for indefinite period.

The position is located at Coffee Plant Kostinbrod (~8 km from Sofia) with the possibility occasionally to work remotely or from our Sofia Country Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate, effective and timely service of monthly financial closing and reporting activities;
  • Co-operate effectively with local and international teams in order to ensure effective planning and cost tracking processes;
  • Support actively the annual planning and strategic planning (VCP) processes by compiling and providing system output reports;
  • Provide insightful financial analyses for European plants to support Plant and Cluster Controller's decision-making process that will deliver on internal and external stakeholder expectations;
  • Support harmonization and standardization of period end closing activities across JDE manufacturing sites and full automation in closing and reporting activities;
  • Coordinate technology adoption within Manufacturing Finance area (e.g. Alteryx, AICO, SAP Business Objects, Power BI) and support the implementation of new processes in order to respond to the dynamics of organizational requirements;
  • Process and create journal entries and Intercompany invoices in compliance with IFRS and internal policies and procedures;
  • Prepare Internal control reports and account reconciliations to be validated by Plant Controllers;

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience

  • University degree in Finance/Business Administration/Data and Analytics;
  • A previous finance experience in international organization is not required but will be considered as an advantage;
  • Excellent knowledge of English;
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Excel;
  • Affinity with automation and visualization tools such as Alteryx and Power BI is a plus;
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills;
  • Have result-oriented approach and attention to details in daily tasking;
  • Technical savvy and work with systems;

Additional Information

The opportunity to join a highly successful global, yet local, coffee company at an exciting time of steep business growth 

·         A strong focus on developing our team members through a series of on the job challenges, coaching and training, with the support of state-of-the-art tools and technologies in a highly dynamic business environment

·         A highly competitive Compensation & Benefits package

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