About Barilla

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 22 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 almost 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?

We are looking for a Logistics Controlling and Repack Senior Analyst within the Logistics Controlling unit. The role will report to the Logistics Controlling Associate Director and it will be based in Parma.

 
Job Purpose

 
The role is the finance point of reference of the Logistics Nordic and Central Europe team, and of the Nordic and Central Europe Regions Finance teams, for logistics. It is also the reference point, at Group level, of the repack and rework cost controlling process.
The person will conduct all planning and controlling activities for the Nordic and Central Europe Logistic Network (domestic and export flows), steering, in co-operation with Logistics, the effective management of logistic costs, to support the Company in its path to a financially sustainable growth. He/She will also work in close relations the other members of the Logistic Controllers community, to provide insights on logistic costs to the controllers of all markets by Germany and Sweden. 
The person will be the expert of repack\rework cost controlling topics for the Group, and will be directly in charge of the repack/rework cost budgeting, forecasting, and controlling process for all European (Italy included) warehouses.
The person will contribute as partner to Finance and Supply Chain Transformation Projects.
 

 
Key Accountabilities
 

• Partner with Logistics Nordic and Central Europe, to build budget and forecasts costs assumptions (KPIs, Cost Saving Projects, Variance Analysis)
• Execute budgeting and forecasting activities in the finance System (EPM), making sure that the P&L Variance Analysis of the EPM is reconciled with the assumptions
• Provide insights on budget/forecast logs to Market / Business Controllers
• Conribute to: all projects aimed at recovering profitability through the reshaping of reworked / repacked products and activities; all projects dealing with the completeness and effectiveness of the finance processes/solutions to control repack\rework costs
• Be in charge of the repack/rework cost budgeting, forecasting, and controlling process for all European (Italy included) warehouses.
• Execute operational tasks (accruals, cost allocations, consistency checks) 
• Carry out reporting of KPIs, Variances and Cost Savings Projects
• Build the Variance Analysis Report
• Monthly communications of closure’s outcomes to all stakeholders
• Support to Business Cases: partner with SC stakeholders (Logistics, Integrated Planning, Network Design, Integrated Customer Service) and with the Logistic Controller community
• Partnering with the Finance Team to contribute to Finance Transformation Projects
• Partnering with the SC Team to contribute to SC Transformation Projects
   
   

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in the Finance and Administration area
• Fluency in Italian and English. One additional foreign language is a plus
• Familiarity with SAP ECC, EPM, MS Office, Teams and Power BI
• Drive for results
• Innovative mindset
• Analytical skills
• Precision and focus on details
• Emotional intelligence
   

Compensation Package

• The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 35.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare)
• The Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Additional information

• Type of contract: permanent contract
• Location: Parma HQ

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.