Central Operations Controller

Do you want to play a key role in driving operational performance through financial insights and decision support? Lantmännen Cerealia is now looking for a Central Operations Controller to join our Central Finance Business Controlling team. This is a unique opportunity to combine analytical excellence with business acumen and close collaboration with operations controllers in our different operating countries.

Here's what you will do

As Central Operations Controller, you will be responsible for consolidating and analyzing Cerealia’s operations performance. Being the finance partner to our operations management, you will provide decision support and financial insights to drive both short- and long-term improvements.

You will lead the forecasting and budgeting processes for operations and ensure that relevant costs are tracked, allocated, and monitored against forecasts. You will also coordinate central finance tasks related to CAPEX, factory P&Ls, balance sheet reporting, and inventory management.

In addition, you will drive the operations controllers’ network by promoting standardized processes and consistent ways of working across Cerealia operations controlling. You will also take an active role in the development and implementation of the Cerealia Finance model, ensuring that controlling practices are fully aligned with this framework.

Another important part of your role is to act as a super user of our financial planning system, supporting both the development of the system and its effective use within operations. You will also provide financial insights to the Operations Leadership Team, participate in strategic projects, and contribute to business case evaluations.

You will work closely with both the Head of Business Controlling (solid reporting line) and the Chief Operations Officer (dotted reporting line).

You Have:

• A university degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in business controlling, operations controlling, or financial analysis with a strong track record in operations controlling in manufacturing set up preferably FMCG
• Strong understanding of business and operational drivers.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, BI and financial planning tools.
• Experience from ERP systems.
• Fluency in English and preferably a Nordic language, both spoken and written.

You Are:

• A natural leader who can coordinate and drive standardization within a network without formal authority.
• An excellent communicator, able to deliver clear and persuasive financial insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Business-oriented and proactive, comfortable in a matrix organization and skilled at managing multiple stakeholders.
• A true team player with a “can-do” mindset and the ability to drive change.

What we offer you
Lantmännen is a large international group and has a unique breadth in our operations. This means that we can offer development opportunities with various focuses for both specialists and generalists within different companies and industries in more than 20 countries. We actively work with internal mobility and want to contribute to employees' development and engagement every day. Together we reimagine the world of grain!

Sounds Interesting?

We hope so! You apply for the position online, preferably as soon as possible but no later than 23/10. In your application, you have the opportunity to add your CV or LinkedIn profile.

For a more objective and inclusive recruitment process, we do not accept personal letters but instead ask you to answer selection questions relevant to the position. The recruitment process includes both psychometric tests and competency-based interviews, with the aim of promoting a fair evaluation for all candidates. At Lantmännen, it is important that everyone has equal opportunities for employment and development within the group.

As a final candidate, a background check will be conducted through our supplier ToFindOut. If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Johanna Lindfors at johanna.lindfors@lantmannen.com

We look forward to receiving your application!