Southern Europe SG&A Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Controller Co-Pilot is a strategic finance partner to the Southern Europe Cluster, supporting the General Manager and functional leaders across Marketing, Sales, HR, and other departments. This role focuses on the financial control and reporting of Sales Deductions, Advertising & Consumer Promotion (A&CP) and Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) costs, which are critical for delivering the cluster’s profit targets.

The position plays a key role in the financial forecast process, including data preparation, reporting, and system uploads. Fluency with tools such as SAP (including BW) and Power BI is essential.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Drive preparation of monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans for Sales Deductions, A&CP and SG&A.
• Own forecast submission processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts using SAP, and make recommendations.
• Coordinate and challenge input assumptions from budget owners.
• Integrate Blue Yonder outputs into financial planning where applicable.

Controlling & Reporting

• Manage Sales Deductions, A&CP and SG&A-related month-end close processes: accruals, journals, and reporting.
• Ensure cost accuracy and compliance through cost center reviews and accounting validation.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to support stakeholder visibility and decision-making.
• Support the Southern Europe FP&A team in preparing reporting packs and performance commentary.

Business Partnering

• Act as the finance contact for local Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR, and Admin budget owners.
• Promote budget ownership and accountability across departments.
• Support decision-making through ROI analysis, scenario modeling, and risk/opportunity reviews.

Stewardship & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and SOPs for Sales Deduction, A&CP and SG&A areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning, tracking, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with the Southern Europe Cluster team on cost optimization and standardization initiatives.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• 2+ years of Controlling or FP&A experience, preferably in FMCG or multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge of A&CP and SG&A cost structures.
• Proficient in SAP, Power BI, and ideally in Oracle EPM and Blue Yonder Luminate.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; other Southern Europe languages (Italian, French, Spanish) are a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport).
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.

WHO WE ARE

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

English - Please click on this link to review the Notification of Equal Opportunity Rights poster

Español - Por favor, haga un clic en el enlace para revisar el poster de la Ley de los Derechos de Igualdad de Empleo