IT Controller

Job Location: ​Luxembourg​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

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 of 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.

About the Role:

For our Global Headquarters, we are looking for an IT Controller to join the IT controlling team. 

Main Responsibilities:

In this role, your expertise will play an important role within the Group IT Controlling team, directly reporting to the Group IT Controller. Collaborating closely with both local Finance and IT teams, you'll oversee the planning of IT Regional OPEX and streamline reporting through systems like Oracle Zeus and HFM. Your keen eye will be essential in supervising Group IT results, particularly focusing on OPEX, and evaluating new initiatives and investments alongside the IT CAPEX Controller. 

Thanks to your coordination skills, you'll efficiently gather information from various IT Controllers and local Finance teams to present comprehensive Group IT OPEX reports on a monthly basis. Your collaboration will extend beyond internal teams as you liaise with the Function PMO, IT Planning & Governance team, and IT Platform Leaders to ensure seamless integration of new IT organizational structures into transaction processes. 

Building strong business partnerships is key. You'll establish connections with CIO direct reports within the IT Leadership Team and foster relationships with the Finance community, including OVH Controlling, Tax department, Group Controlling, and Reporting. Your adaptability will shine as you remain flexible to support team members in navigating changing priorities effectively. 

Who we are looking for:

In this role, your previous experiences in Administration or Controlling, coupled with any background in IT Controller functions, are highly valued. Your participation in IT project development would be advantageous, given the unique nature of our department. Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Oracle, and HFM is beneficial for navigating our processes effectively. 

Thanks to your fluency in English, you will seamlessly communicate across various functions. Your proficiency in Planning & Reporting, Accounting, and both Internal and External Audit processes will ensure smooth operations. Additionally, your skills in data management and analysis will contribute to informed decision-making within the team. 

Your curiosity and commitment to learning will drive your success in this dynamic environment. Embracing a team spirit and maintaining a positive, can-do attitude will foster collaboration and a supportive work culture. Your flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and agendas will be essential for meeting the evolving needs of the department. 

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.