Category Controller DACH (Dairy) (m/f/d), Frankfurt am Main

Danone is a global leader in the food industry, operating in three fast-growing categories: dairy and plant-based products, water, and specialised nutrition. True to our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, our ambition is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and consumption habits. We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on nutrition, society and the environment.

Tasks

• You love strong brands we love strong personalities! Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands Volvic, Aptamil, Activia, Actimel, Alpro and more.
• Act as financial business partner to Topline and cross‑functional teams, enabling aligned, data‑driven decision‑making
• Provide early performance insights through robust analyses to proactively steer the business
• Drive continuous improvement of controlling tools, reports, and planning systems and support and initiate finance transformation
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end closings for the Dairy Category, including variance and trend analysis
• Own and support the monthly forecasting process, delivering reliable forecasts with risks & opportunities, scenarios, and clear recommendations

Profile

• Successfully completed Master’s in Business Administration with focus on finance, controlling or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in controlling, finance and business partnering, ideally in FMCG
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel; experience with SAP desirable
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to translate numbers into clear business insights
• Learning‑oriented, flexible, and resilient, with an agile mindset and affinity for process improvement and optimization
• Highly self‑motivated with an independent working style and strong communication skills
• Fluent in English