Job Information
Newell Brands Financial Analyst in Barcelona, Spain
Position title: Financial Analyst
Location: Barcelona area (Sant Cugat del Vallés), ES
Reports to: Finance Manager
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid working system
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As a Financial Analyst, you will prepare, analyse, and handle business financial reporting to help business leaders make informed, data-based decisions. You will act as a key partner for the Spanish Sales & Marketing teams. Your role will involve working on cross-functional projects for the Italy & Iberia cluster. You will be based in our office in Sant Cugat del Vallés (Barcelona area), being part of a Finance team of two people.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Reporting and Monthly Closing:
Prepare the necessary accruals, such as for Advertising & Promotion activities, Invoice to net items, etc.
Prepare and analyse reporting (sales, gross margin, overhead, etc.) as part of the closing review.
Conduct variance analysis.
Budget/Forecast:
Assist in the preparation of the budget & monthly forecast alongside the Finance Manager.
Monitor variances throughout the year against the budget and forecast, implementing corrective actions if required.
Management:
Conduct profitability analyses and maintain and create reports for management (Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams) to drive the business most efficiently.
Monitor and challenge expenses by cost centre.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all business areas.
Construct business cases for initiatives such as changes in channel distribution and revisions to the Go-to-Market Model.
Be proactive in proposing enhancements to reporting tools and identifying cost savings.
Other Responsibilities:
Contribute to cross-cluster projects.
Provide business support to the Sales and Marketing teams.
Undertake additional tasks related to pricing, customer strategy, and the management of Advertising & Promotional activities.
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What You’ll Need
Minimum:
Demonstrated experience in financial / FP&A roles in large organisations
Good command of MS Office with advanced Excel skills
Fluent Spanish & English (written & spoken)
Your advantage:
Attention to details and quality of outputs
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
Proactive with good communication skills
Experience with SAP (FI/CO module)
Knowledge of PowerBI or similar tools would be an asset
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:
Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
Global Service Anniversary Program – recognition of milestone service anniversaries and birthdays
Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity & Inclusion
Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
Are you interested?
If so, please click on “Apply Online” on this site and upload your CV in English.
If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.
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