Lindt – Sales Controller

Are you a driven and analytical finance professional with a passion for business control? As one of the team members in Lindts Nordic Finance team will take on a new internal role as Head of Controlling we are now in the search for a skilled Sales Controller. In this challenging and rewarding role you will be providing strategic guidance to the Sales and Marketing teams, deliver in-depth analysis on product and customer profitability, while managing pricing, budgets, and forecasts. If you’re ready to shape the future of a thriving business and drive results, then we want to hear from you!

About Lindt & Sprüngli

Lindt & Sprüngli is a renowned Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company known for producing premium chocolates since 1845. With a rich tradition of quality and innovation, Lindt has become synonymous with luxury chocolates worldwide. The company operates in over 120 countries and employs more than 14,000 people who are passionate about creating the finest chocolate products. Lindt’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction is reflected in every product that bears its name.

About the role

In this role, you will be a partner across multifunctional teams, collaborating closely with the Nordic countries as well as HQ to drive business success. You will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where your ability to adapt and innovate will be key. You won’t shy away from challenging status quo, bringing fresh perspectives and positive changes to how Lindt work and approach business and controlling. You will report to Head of Controlling.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Responsibility: Independently responsible for one or two of the country and/or retail business. Together with head of controlling, provide strategic guidance to the Sales and Marketing team, focusing on long-term strategy outlooks.

• Insights and Analysis: Deliver insightful analysis on product and customer profitability, initiative launches, trade margins, and negotiation strategies.

• Pricing Calculation and Analysis: Lead the pricing calculation and analysis processes to ensure competitive and profitable price management.

• Budget Management: Oversee the entire budget process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial targets, as well as keeping to corporate deadlines.

• Forecasting: Lead the forecasting process (two or three times a year), collaborating with the Nordic commercial team to meet specific submission deadlines.

• Monthly Closing and Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial closing and subsequent reporting.

Key Experiences & Qualities

To succeed in the role as a Sales Controller at Lindt you need to have the ability to build partnerships with multifunctional teams and with HQ in Switzerland. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you work and communicate effectively.

Further you:

• Have strong competence in using Excel and SAP for financial analysis and reporting.

• Are comfortable learning and rolling out new systems related to monthly reporting (SAC), forecast and budgeting (Tagetik), and closing (new ERP rollout).

• Have about 3+ years of experience in controlling in a global FMCG environment.

• Are fluent and confident in English

Last, but not least you are not afraid of challenging the status quo and bring positive impact to work and approach the business.

Join Lindt Nordic and be part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation in the world of premium chocolates. If you have the experience and skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

To apply

In this important and exciting recruitment, we are partnering with Academic Search, a leading expert in Executive Search, Recruitment and Interim Management. For more information about the position, please contact Researcher Betty Thoresson betty.thoresson@academicsearch.se or martina.josefsson@academicsearch.se, Senior Consultant.

Apply through the link below to play a pivotal role in Lindt’s continued success story!

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