Sr. Analyst - Supply Chain Finance Controller

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

The role of the Sr. Analyst - Supply Chain Finance Controller is designed to support the growing needs of our supply chain finance operations by focusing on reviewing and managing data to ensure the company is operating according to sound accounting principles and financial standards. The main focus is on monthly reporting, analytics, and forecasting activities to deliver sustainable path of profitability growth.

Monthly Closure

• Run monthly closure activities in SAP for Inventory Revaluation. Partner with corporate to resolve issues and ensure proper allocation.
• Perform inventory adjustments to reconcilie intentory against accruals and book journal entries in SAP; maintaining proper documentation for auditors.
• Track actuals and perform Balance Sheet reconciliations for Finished Goods, Raw Materials, and Packaging.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis actuals (versus or against) budget and forecast.
• Assist with month-end close postings and reconciliations as needed.

Modeling and Analysis

• Perform retrospective analysis for capital expenditure projects.
• Develop and maintain costing database for dynamic reporting and analysis.
• Validate pricing set up for budget costing and production bills of materials.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate cross functionally to help drive business initiatives.
• Partner with plant controllers and corporate colleagues to enhance financial reporting and communication to management.
• Serve as a backup resource for pricing inputs into SAP.
• Help to track and validate cost savings.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree Required (concentration in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain)
• Three to five years' experience within supply chain finance or data analytics
• Strong aptitude for assessing large datasets and deriving key performance-related insights.
• Proficient in MS Office suite with advanced skills in Access and Excel, adept at downloading and analyzing data in both applications.
• SAP, BI, and EPM experience preferred.
• Proven ability to excel without constant supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative in task execution.
• Demonstrate the ability to foster cross-functional alignment among Logistics teams and other departments through effective communication and collaboration.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

As of the date of this posting, the estimated pay range for this role is $80,000-$85,000, plus eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan (10% target). The actual pay for the position will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity. This range may be subject to change over time.

Barilla strives to provide you and your family with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial wellbeing needs. This position does qualify for benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(K) plan with company match, life and disability plans, and employee assistance program.