Consolidation Analyst

Ferrero International S.A.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Ferrero is seeking a Consolidation Analyst to join our Finance team in Greenford. Reporting to the Consolidation Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the development and management of financial plans and reporting.

This role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals in Finance who are looking to grow and advance their careers within a dynamic and global organisation like Ferrero.

Main Responsibilities:

As aConsolidation Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting in financial reporting and planning processes, ensuring the timely consolidation and completion of monthly financial reports. Your role will include assisting with the preparation of the monthly closure deck, business review reports, top-line dashboard, and both monthly and ad-hoc reports for HQ.

You will also support financial analysis to facilitate discussions and inform business decision-making for planning and budgeting. This includes identifying areas for improvement, challenging and refining budget targetsfor local functions, and ensuring cross-functional alignment. Additionally, you will collaborate with category controllersto assess potential risks and opportunitiesin comparison to the Budget and Forecast.

Working closely with senior team members, you will assist in data analysis and reporting, helping to present results to various key stakeholders. You will also contribute to the deployment of central guidelinesand support Group-driven initiatives and projectsled by the Planning & Controlling team.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with internal stakeholder across the UK, as well as global finance colleaguesour Head Office in Luxembourg, gaining valuable exposure to international financial processeswithin a dynamic corporate environment like Ferrero.

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, you will have studied or worked within a financial background, giving you valuable insights into the sector. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in Excel, ideally with experience in Power BI or Power Query. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with excellent organizational abilities to effectively manage multiple tasks. Your analytical skills and ability to present data in a clear and impactful manner will be highly valued.

From day one, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, build relationships with stakeholders, and contribute new ideas and process improvements to drive efficiency and innovation within the team.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.