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CFO Beverage & Vending

Location:

Kagerod, SE, 268 77

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!

Main Responsibilities & Scope

Serve as the strategic business partner to the General Manager Beverages and the Beverages Leadership Team, actively participating in steering committees, local management meetings, and cross-functional project groups.
Co-lead divisional strategy by delivering financial insights across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; identify risks and opportunities; and develop actionable plans to close performance gaps.
Assess financial risks of new business strategies and prepare comprehensive investment proposals supported by financial modeling.
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, both direct and indirect, to support the strategic goals of the vending and beverages business.
Own the consolidated financial reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful analysis to support short-, mid-, and long-term decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives across commercial contribution margin, sourcing profitability, customer/product/market mix, cost leadership, and margin optimization.
Provide executive-level support in preparing strategic plans, quarterly business reviews, ExCo and sales meetings.
Lead cross-functional business projects beyond finance, including operational value chain optimization, outsourcing, M&A, and HR-related initiatives.

Education, Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
MBA preferred.
Fluent in Swedish and English (written and spoken).
Strong analytical mindset, hands-on approach, flexibility, and performance-driven attitude.
Experience in multinational environments, ideally within B2B or food industries.

Additional Considerations

Occasional travel required.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience & Technical Competencies

Minimum 10 years of experience in senior finance roles, ideally as CFO.
Proven track record in M&A, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership.
Deep understanding of sales and manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with IFRS standards and financial controlling methodologies.
Proficiency in SAP and BW is a plus.

Leadership Competencies & Personal Style

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
High energy, proactive mindset, and solution-oriented approach.
Comfortable providing expert input to external consultants and auditors on finance-related projects.

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.

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