At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Where do you want to go?
Add value to our Consumer Health (CH) divisional operations by drawing on a high level of business acumen and application of controlling insights across the whole P&L, including Sales, P&I and Opex - cost centre management across Australia and New Zealand.
Partner closely with Head of Finance ANZ, Cluster Lead, Category leads all relevant functions within CH to deliver transparent and accurate financial results and reporting leading to key insights and decision making based on financial results.
Focusing on the efficient and effective coordination, governance and execution of standard Controlling activities including standard financial report filling, data quality checks and analytics in compliance with global controlling procedures and guidelines.
Do something that moves you.
- Support the division in the financial steering and planning, tracking of target achievement, business analysis and performance management
- Business Partner with key commercial stakeholders in all elements of the P&L; Sales, COGS, P&I and cost centre management
- Co-ordinate and complete month end controlling process ensuring all journals are correctly processed, results are validated and accurate in a timely manner. This includes accruals for P&I, Opex, legal entity costing and rebate reconciliations as well as reporting requirements.
- Manage all non-direct P&L KPI’s including Net Prime Costs and P&I, DSO, days of inventory, write offs, cashflow planning and forecasting
- Develop efficiencies in reporting and tracking certain areas through interaction with business team including reporting packs, P&I spend and cost centre reporting
- Execute complete end to end planning and forecasting processes for straco, budget and quarterly forecasts to optimize the financial performance of the commercial operations in ANZ
- Prepare new product launch and other business case financial outputs
- Prepare required financial analysis for management team meetings and participate in relevant meetings
- Develop and execute framework around approvals and business decision making
- Strong interaction and collaboration with regional finance team to ensure consistency in approach, tools and methodology
- Strong interaction and collaboration with local Enabling Functions such as Group Finance and Legal Entity Controlling
- Key support for global projects including ZBB, LIFT (cashflow), divestments and acquisitions
- Assist with compliance audits and process reviews both internally and externally
- Manage external Shared Services for ANZ offshore – ensuring all tasks required are completed accurately
Does this sound like you?
- Proven track record in Commerce or Finance
- Direct experience in a finance related role within FMCG or retail industries
- Build and leverage strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Ability to work independently in an organised manner and set priorities to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Hands on with a team focused mindset
- Ability to work in dynamic, ambiguous environment with agility, flexibility and resilience
- Advanced excel
- Strong SAP knowledge and experience
- Member of recognised Accounting Body (preferred)
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent studies
- Demonstrated ability to deal with fast moving dynamics
Be You @ Bayer
We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Be part of something bigger
At Bayer we support your career. Ready to join our team? Click Apply. For more information about this role and the innovative suite of benefits on offer, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Team via jobs.anz@bayer.com . We look forward to hearing from you.
Recruitment agencies please note that this position will be managed via our in-house Talent Acquisition Team. Bayer does not accept any unsolicited resumes.