Group FP&A Manager

About the role:

The Manager FP&A is a key member of Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights, forward-looking analysis and decision support in their scope, while actively shaping the evolution of the FP&A function toward a more agile, automated and insight-led model.
The role combines strong financial fundamentals with advanced analytical capabilities, ownership of end‑to‑end processes, and a mindset oriented toward digitalization, Copilot usage, and automation.

The Mission is end-to-end ownership of Group Capex planning, forecasting, performance tracking and investment analytics, ensuring transparency, quality of decision-making and strong linkage between strategy, capital allocation and returns. Further details for Operations will be outlined, potentially covering governance in non-Capex areas or collaboration with CSD Customer, Supply, and Development FP&A.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the Group Capex planning and forecasting process (Budget, LE, RF), including alignment with regions, functions and Transformation initiatives
• Lead Capex actuals tracking, variance analysis vs. Budget / LE / prior year, and bridge explanations (timing, phasing, scope changes). Identify and provide insights into variances.
• Partner with Customer Supply Department, Digital and Sustainability on:
  • Investment pipeline visibility
  • Project phasing, ramp-up and value delivery tracking
• Prepare Capex views for CFO, ExCom, Board and Capex Committee, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Drive post-investment reviews and support continuous improvement of capital allocation discipline
• Act as functional owner for Capex reporting tools, models and dashboards
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in Capex reporting, approvals and post-investment tracking (incl. Copilot-enabled workflows)
• Create and consolidate group financial reports to management and CFO
• Support with business planning and business control within the organization
• Develop and maintain financial models e.g. project NPV and payback calculation
• Own and develop policies and procedures for Capex and Leases
• Enhance dashboards and financial reports to increase transparency, drive accountability, and support data-driven decision-making at all levels.
• Support ad-hoc, time-sensitive analysis requirements
• Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance

About you:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8/10+ years of management experience in FP&A and/or Controlling with proven ownership of complex, multi-dimensional financial scopes
• Financial modeling and storytelling skills (bridges, scenarios, sensitivities)
• High data literacy; ability to connect financials with operational and business drivers/insights
• Excellent Excel / PowerPoint skills; solid exposure to BI tools and SAP/Business Warehouse
• Strong ability to identify inefficiencies and automate repetitive tasks
• Proficiency in English, both written and oral
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Clear communicator, able to translate complexity for senior leadership

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.