Category/Brand Controller

Finance, Administration & Control

Job ID:

76704

Sydney, NSW, AU (Hybrid)

Permanent

About the Role:

The role of Category/Brand Controller acts as a strategic business partner to Category, Sales and Marketing teams, providing financial leadership, insights and decision support to drive sustainable growth and profitability across our portfolio. The position plays a key role in shaping business decisions by translating financial data into actionable recommendations, supporting commercial strategies, and identifying opportunities to optimize performance.

Main Responsibilities:

Partner with Category, Marketing and Sales teams to support strategic and operational decision-making

Provide financial insights and challenge to support brand strategies, innovation pipelines, product launches and commercial investments

Evaluate business opportunities and recommend actions to maximise profitability and sustainable growth

Support portfolio and SKU profitability analysis to identify risks and opportunities

Lead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities

Support P&L planning across categories, customers and product portfolios

Deliver detailed performance analysis, including profitability, variance, cost-benefit and return-on-investment assessments

Monitor key business drivers and provide recommendations to improve financial performance

Prepare and communicate financial reports, scorecards and performance dashboards

Provide actionable insights into category and brand performance

Highlight risks, opportunities and trends to support informed business decisions

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with business and Group requirements

Support financial governance and ensure adherence to internal control requirements

Oversee and maintain financial and master data integrity across relevant systems

Manage costing, transfer pricing and product profitability processes

Support internal and external audit requirements as needed

Foster a collaborative, accountable and continuous improvement mindset

Support capability development and succession planning

About You:

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline

Strong experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis

Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods or a similarly fast-paced industry is highly regarded

Experience partnering with Sales, Marketing or Commercial teams within a complex business environment

Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting

Commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Advanced MS Office skills, experience with SAP and financial planning systems (Oracle, Hyperion or similar)

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.

Our Application Process

We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization