Senior Controller

About us:

We are Deoleo. The Olive Oil Company

For centuries, our olive oil has been a staple of kitchens around the globe. Armed with knowledge and passion, we are focused on producing quality olive oil and leading our industry into a more sustainable future.

Deoleo is the world’s largest olive oil company with world leading brands such as Carbonell, Bertolli and Carapelli. Producing our oil in Spain and Italy; and distributing our brands from Australia to Alaska. We´re a multinational company with offices in many locations, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Our mission is to nurture healthier futures by making Mediterranean goodness available to all.

Our ambition is to be the undisputed leader of the olive oil industry.

Without compromising traditional flavors, the company strive to offer premium-quality products in line with today’s lifestyles. All Deoleo’s brands meet and exceed the extensive, strict quality requirements of the International Olive Council (IOC), the European Union (EU). Beyond olive oil, Deoleo products include premium vinegars and the finest table olives available.

DEOLEO is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and the people we serve, ensuring that every drop of our olive oil is produced with care and respect so our purpose in sustainability is Caring for cares for you. For Deoleo, sustainability is more than just a buzz word – it is the key to adding value to our brands, our society and our planet. To continue making quality products that delight consumers, we must work in ways that preserves the environment and support the people that make our business possible. Thinking and acting sustainably is the key to nurturing a healthier future.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an ambitious and talented profile to join our Finance Department as Senior Controller - North of Europe, located at our headquarters in Madrid

MISSION:

Consolidate and analyze financial information to support decision-making through monitoring the business unit’s P&L compliance, authorized discounts, promotional plans, and identifying deviations that impact the achievement of established objectives across channels, chains, and clients in alignment with overall strategic goals.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Finance Team

• Provides leadership and expertise regarding profitability and the use of financial measures.

• Supplies financial analyses to the Controlling department related to channels, chains, and clients.

• Coordinates with relevant teams to obtain and provide necessary information for analyses and project evaluation.

• Manages closing activities, process optimization, and internal controls.

Analysis and Profitability

• Proficient in performing, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating planning exercises.

• Conducts and coordinates analysis of income statements by channel, chain, and client, identifying deviations from budget, projections, and prior year.

• Analyzes sales and discounts according to authorized plans, budgets, forecasts, and prior year figures.

• Regularly provides financial information and special analyses to management teams related to channels, chains, and clients, identifying areas for improvement.

• Evaluates pricing initiatives and promotional plans to ensure profitability and adherence to financial guidelines, policies, and established procedures.

• Effective in conducting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating planning exercises.

Administration and Control

• Regularly monitors the progress of offers and promotional plans, identifying and reporting potential deviations.

• Monitors and controls the correct assignment of prices, discounts, and conditions granted to channels/clients.

• Trains on the use, acquisition, and understanding of commercial financial information.

• Ensures systems contain current authorized pricing and discount information.

• Participates in the operational team to enhance the profitability of brands and clients.

• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls for discount authorization.

Budget and Forecast

• Provides commercial information for the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections for corporate reporting cycles.

• Collaborates with the Finance and Administration team in validating budgeted P&Ls.

Pricing and Discounts

• Tracks compliance with customer pricing structures and scenario analysis models.

• Contributes to the pricing strategy by providing analysis and monitoring the implementation of price changes.

Financial Presentations

• Participates in business reviews as required.

• Presents the financial performance of channels, chains, and clients to commercial areas.

EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCES:

• 5 years of experience in financial planning, administrative areas of commercial or sales departments, with 3 years in similar roles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and numerical aptitude.
• Organizational skills and effective priority management.
• Demonstrates proactivity, initiative, and determination.
• Intermediate level of English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and preferably Power BI.

Our DEOLEO “Live Green” benefits will include:

• DEOLEO Welcome basket, with some of our key products & brands (Carbonell, Koipe, Hojiblanca)
• DEOLEO Live Green digital tour with specific focus on bring life our end-to-end processes (from harvest to bottle)
• Fruit in the office
• DEOLEO Employee platform discounts with lots of offers to get discount in hotels, supermarkets, car insurance, etc...
• Access to our Deoleo Learning Academy where you can experience the power of inspirational online assessments and courses. Our training is designed to stimulate the development of all the key competences to face the challenges of today and tomorrow, we have more than a hundred courses available.

Be part of DEOLEO Team and you will find:

• Leadership: We lead the way and empower everyone to get job done no matter position or level in DEOLEO.
• Diversity: We work in a place where everyone can fit-in, embracing everyone contribution.
• Sustainability: We act in the best interest of Olive Oil sustainable future.
• Resilience: We can adapt and react with speed without losing focus on the results.

If you believe you match these values, we are looking forward to meeting you We are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.

At DEOLEO we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. And therefore, DIVERSITY is one of our key values. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make a real impact.