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We are Deoleo. The Olive Oil Company
For centuries, our olive oil has been a staple of kitchens around the globe. Armed with knowledge and passion, we are focused on producing quality olive oil and leading our industry into a more sustainable future.
Deoleo is the world’s largest olive oil company with world leading brands such as Carbonell, Bertolli and Carapelli. Producing our oil in Spain and Italy; and distributing our brands from Australia to Alaska. We´re a multinational company with offices in many locations, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
Our mission is to nurture healthier futures by making Mediterranean goodness available to all.
Our ambition is to be the undisputed leader of the olive oil industry.
Without compromising traditional flavors, the company strive to offer premium-quality products in line with today’s lifestyles. All Deoleo’s brands meet and exceed the extensive, strict quality requirements of the International Olive Council (IOC), the European Union (EU). Beyond olive oil, Deoleo products include premium vinegars and the finest table olives available.
DEOLEO is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and the people we serve, ensuring that every drop of our olive oil is produced with care and respect so our purpose in sustainability is Caring for cares for you. For Deoleo, sustainability is more than just a buzz word – it is the key to adding value to our brands, our society and our planet. To continue making quality products that delight consumers, we must work in ways that preserves the environment and support the people that make our business possible. Thinking and acting sustainably is the key to nurturing a healthier future.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Controller junior with analytics skills and business vision to join our Global Business Development Team in our Global Headquarter (Madrid).
Mission
You will support the collection, analysis, and control of financial and commercial information, ensuring the correct execution of reporting processes and contributing to the efficiency and automation of analysis tools. This role will be key in identifying opportunities to improve profitability and optimize costs, working closely with the financial and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation of monthly financial reports, including P&L statements and variance analysis.
Collaborate in the control and monitoring of the commercial budget and forecast.
Assist in evaluating profitability margins by customer, channel, and product.
Review monthly gross margins to ensure all margin commitments are protected and margin improvement initiatives are executed.
Lead the benchmarking of competitive margins and profitability.
Manage the financial evaluation of promotions (trade and consumer) and work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure financial commitments on expenses are met.
Work with commercial teams to measure customer and brand profitability, influencing trade spend allocation with accounts.
Analyze and monitor commercial and marketing costs, identifying opportunities for optimization.
Prepare, maintain, and update commercial and financial performance reports.
Support the optimization and automation of reporting tools to improve efficiency.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of data used in financial analyses.
Provide insights and generate key information to support commercial decision-making.
Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to collect relevant data and track commercial KPIs.
Assist in managing commercial agreements and discount structures with clients.
Adapt to support both global requirements and the specific needs of the commercial units, depending on business priorities.
You will need
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
Overall, 2–3 years’ experience in financial control, commercial analysis, or related areas.
Intermediate-advanced knowledge of Excel and data analysis tools (Power BI).
Experience with financial ERP systems (SAP) is a plus.
Advanced English.
Skills
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
Strong analytical and problem – solving skills.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to provide support across both global and local commercial unit needs.
Highly dynamic and proactive profile, with the ability to anticipate business needs and drive improvement initiatives.
Our DEOLEO “Live Green” benefits will include:
DEOLEO Welcome basket, with some of our key products & brands (Carbonell, Koipe, Hojiblanca)
DEOLEO Live Green digital tour with specific focus on bring life our end-to-end processes (from harvest to bottle)
Fruit in the office
DEOLEO Employee platform discounts with lots of offers to get discount in hotels, supermarkets, car insurance, etc...
Access to our Deoleo Learning Academy where you can experience the power of inspirational online assessments and courses. Our training is designed to stimulate the development of all the key competences to face the challenges of today and tomorrow, we have more than a hundred courses available.
Be part of DEOLEO Team and you will find:
Leadership: We lead the way and empower everyone to get job done no matter position or level in DEOLEO.
Diversity: We work in a place where everyone can fit-in, embracing everyone contribution.
Sustainability: We act in the best interest of Olive Oil sustainable future.
Resilience: We can adapt and react with speed without losing focus on the results.
If you believe you match these values, we are looking forward to meeting you! We are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.
At DEOLEO we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. And therefore, DIVERSITY is one of our key values. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make a real impact.