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Finance Business Partner Halle

Location: 

Halle, BE, 1500

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:
As a Finance Business Partner CSD, you act as the financial business partner for the Halle manufacturing site, supporting operational performance, financial planning and strategic decision-making.
You serve as the financial eyes of the plant, providing insights, analysis and recommendations that help drive profitability, operational excellence and business growth. Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams, you ensure financial considerations are embedded into key business decisions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
 
Key responsibilities:

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities for the Halle plant.
  • Monitor performance against budget and prior year results, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overheads and G&A expenses.
  • Support cost optimization initiatives across operations and supply chain.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Pricing and Operations teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Manage inventory, spare parts, CAPEX, provisions and accounts payable to optimize cash flow and liquidity.
  • Prepare financial reports, analyses and dashboards to support decision-making.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs, BPIs and other financial performance indicators.
  • Support investment evaluations, business cases and ROI assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects related to costing, inventory, data accuracy and operational performance.
  • Support make-or-buy analyses and subcontracting evaluations.
  • Partner with commercial and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations.
  • Support the execution of site and cluster performance improvement programs.

 

About you:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
  • 4–6 years (or more) of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Controlling or a similar finance role within a manufacturing
  • environment.
  • Experience in a multinational organization, preferably within food manufacturing or B2B industries.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, operational excellence, controlling and supply chain finance.
  • Experience working with site leadership and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to challenge, influence and drive change in a constructive manner.
  • Team player with a proactive and agile approach.
  • Fluent in English and Dutch or French.

 

We offer:

  • 38 days of annual leave.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Meal allowance: €10 per worked day.
  • Eco-cheques: €250 per year.
  • Transport allowance.
  • Bicycle allowance: €0.37/km.
  • Group insurance (pension & risk coverage).
  • Health insurance for you and your family.
  • Dental care for you (family coverage available with additional payment).
  • A key finance business partnering role at one of Barry Callebaut’s strategic production sites.
  • An international environment with strong operational ownership and collaboration.
  • Real impact on profitability, operational performance and strategic decision-making.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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