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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Job Purpose and Overview

The (Jr) Operations Finance Controller is part of the management team of the plant(s) of which is responsible.  Ensure the link between accounting/controlling of the company and the strategic development of the site in relation to the overall group strategy.  Acting as a business partner for plant manager, supply chain manager and any other operations colleagues, supporting local teams with finance expertise during forecast and budget process, during monthly closing and on CAPEX request.  Manage the day-to-day processes of the operations controlling, ensuring that relevant controls are in place and adhered to.

What will you do as an Junior Operations Finance Controller at Dawn Foods? 

Under the supervision of the Senior Operations Controller, your main responsibilities and activities will be:

• Support the Operations and Supply Chain functions in achieving the objectives and plans established.
• Be member of local operations leadership team and act as main representative for any financial topics.
• Draw up the Budget according to the structure lay down by the Business Group.
• Ownership of determining the product costing and keeping under control.
• Proactively collaborate with Procurement to raise raw material issues.
• Provide the plant management with analysis of costs evolution, with corrective actions and preventive action plans in order to keep the financials under control.
• Keep close control, from a financial point of view, on conversion costs, variances (with a clear focus on Purchase Price Variance, Scrap and Inventory revaluation), and Supply Chain costs. Financial Yield is analysed once a month.
• Support Operations and Supply Chain colleagues in Capex requests and investments follow-up in accordance with group standards.
• Make the monthly reporting according to the Business Group’s format.
• Manage the economic resources needed to achieve the company’s objectives and support to improve the company’s cash flow.
• Support balance sheet reconciliation for operation related accounts.
• Transfer the Business Group’s administration policy and procedures to the local company and control their fulfilment.
• Guarantee conformity with legal, tax and internal requisites of the Group in regard to the company’s economic and financial information.
• Guarantee the truthfulness, reliability and compliance with delivery terms of the internal and external economic information.
• Work closely with other team members and will provide cover where and when necessary.
• Contribute on the standardization of controlling procedures in Europe and implement required amendments locally.
• Act as local Exact and Oracle key user for controlling module.
• Perform any other reasonable duties required.

What Does It Take to be an Junior Operations Finance Controller at Dawn Foods?  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred certification such as CPA, CMA, CIMA. 
• 3+ years experience in a multi-national environment.
• Experience in the international FMCG industry.
• Fluent written & spoken English required 
• Polish language  
• Strong background with financial ERP (especially Enova & SAP) would be considered a plus.
• Oracle & BI reporting experience preferred.
• All-round professional profile in Finance with strong business acumen.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Advanced computer skills on MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Experience using SAP is an advantage.
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written.
• Ability to travel, i.e. driving, flying, international and overnight travel as required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.” 

Why should you apply?

At Dawn you’ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Necessary tools for work
• 1 day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Company social benefits & events
• Group insurance or medicover sport card possibility

You’ll also be able to enjoy such benefits as:

• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
• Volunteering program; spend a day volunteering in your local community
• Internal Recognition platform
• Access to over 10,000 courses on the Linkedin Learning platform
• Monthly wellness initiatives

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37158