Operations FP&A Senior Analyst (Manufacturing & SC)

About the role: 

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

The role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, cost optimization, inventory management, and decision support across factories and supply chain functions in Americas (North America + LATAM). The position works closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, and Commercial teams to improve profitability, productivity, and service performance.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead annual budget, rolling forecast, and mid-term planning processes for factory and supply chain costs.
• Develop financial models to evaluate operational scenarios and productivity initiatives.
• Support monthly business reviews and performance reporting.
• Monitor labor, overhead, maintenance, utilities, material usage variance, and conversion costs
• Act as trusted advisor to the Business Partners. Together with the Business Partner, identify productivity and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support capital expenditure evaluations and post-investment tracking
• Track and analyze inventory levels, supply chain costs, warehousing, transportation, and service KPIs.
• Provide actionable insights on risks and opportunities. Challenge assumptions and drive data-based decision making.
• Deliver variance analysis and root cause identification

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Data Scientist or related field, MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Controlling and/or FP&A and/or Reporting with obligatory accounting understanding
• Prior experience in plant controlling or operations desirable
• Data analytics and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English, with proven experience creating management reports in Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI
• Advanced Excel skillset (Tables, Pivot Tables, lookups variants)
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and oral.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.