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Manager FP&A Cocoa Sourcing

Location: 

Zurich, CH, 8005

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

 

The Manager FP&A Cocoa Sourcing is a key member of the Global Cocoa Finance organization and is responsible for financial analysis, performance reporting, forecasting and valuation activities supporting Barry Callebaut (BC) Sourcing.

 

The role works closely with trading, logistics, risk management, accounting and finance teams to provide transparency on financial performance and support informed decision-making. Through exposure to commodity markets, derivatives, supply chain finance and international trade, the position offers a unique opportunity to develop deep finance expertise within one of the world's leading cocoa sourcing organizations.

 

With increasing experience, the role is expected to take on broader responsibility for complex analyses, key finance processes, and the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.

 

Key Responsibilities Include

 

  • Owns the monthly financial closing and reporting activities for BC Sourcing
  • Responsible for daily commodity valuation activities and weekly mark-to-market reporting
  • Supports financial analysis related to trading performance and commodity market developments
  • Supports forecasting and budgeting activities by providing reliable financial insights and recommendations
  • Analyzes supply chain costs and operational performance drivers across the sourcing organization
  • Translates complex financial information into clear and actionable insights for stakeholders for business partners and trading team
  • Contributes to the broader Global Trading & Sourcing (GT&S) financial planning and performance management processes
  • Continuously improves valuation methodologies, reporting quality and analytical tools

 

About You

 

  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, audit, transaction advisory, corporate finance or other analytical finance functions
  • In depth understanding of derivatives finance and financial markets. Interest in commodity markets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, data analytics or programming would be an advantage
  • Fluent English is required; additional languages are considered a plus

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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