Seniority Level: Associate
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Commercial Cost Controller Europe
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.
We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.
We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come andOWN IT!
The Commercial Cost Controller is responsible for leading the monthly and annual financial cycle (budgeting, closing and forecasting) for marketing & zone commercial function across all the countries of Western Europe, ensuring resource allocation aligned with the commercial strategy, driving non-working money optimization while maintaining high financial forecast accuracy for the European Marketing package & the Overheads of the function.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Participation in the annual resource allocation between European Markets & the brands.
2. Ensure a timely and accurate tracking & monitoring of the Marketing financial performance of all countries on the monthly closing.
3. Review actual results and key variances against budget and forecast.
4. Perform closing activities (accruals, journals, reclassification) and perform monthly forecast (also upload it to Anaplan).
5. Perform the monthly reconciliation between ZBB systems: ZBB Anaplan and Cognos.
6. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, AB InBev standards, policies and procedures.
7. Responsible for ensuring an accurate and timely delivery of the management reporting and providing the desired visibility into the financial performance of the main KPI´s and/or business plans.
8. Maintain close relationship with stakeholders (e.g. Brand Marketing teams, Zone FP&A teams, Control, Functional PPMs).
9. Identify and ensure implementation of process and system enhancements to continuously improve operations.
10. Adhoc analysis on Marketing actuals/LE/previous years.
Who We’re Looking For:
11. 3+ years of experience in Finance, Performance Planning, or Audit.
12. Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
13. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create impactful reports and presentations.
14. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and guide teams.
15. A solid understanding of financial concepts and transactions, paired with a sharp analytical mindset.
If you don’t meet all the requirements but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits:
16. Competitive Bonus.
17. A Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.).
18. Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers.
19. Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total).
20. Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy.
21. A unique Parental leave.
22. Competitive Life insurance, disability and medical plan.
23. Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring).
24. Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives.
What you can expect from us:
Build your career with us:
We recruit for mindset, ambition and cultural fit.
Unique culture
We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.
We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication. We respectfully speak openly, give constructive and direct feedback, and challenge each other to remain focused on our goals.
Brands everyone loves
We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.
We love that our friends and family enjoy our products just as much as we do. That’s just one reason we keep our consumers at the heart of everything we do.
Another reason? We take pride in contributing to the world’s most renowned events, festivals, and meaningful moments that promote growth, positive impact, and a future with more cheers.
Growth opportunities
Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth.
In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.
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