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Global SAP Controlling

On-site in Sant just desvern·Added 27 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Bunge

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Sant just desvern
Experience
11+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are highly desirable.
  • Requires 11-15 years of progressively responsible position-related functional management experience in a (SAP) global controlling or finance role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strategy & Governance: Create and enforce global standards for SAP CO, including product costing, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis (CO-PA), ensuring compliance with both statutory and corporate requirements.
  • Template Design & Implementation: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and testing of the SAP CO template, focusing on scalability and standardization across multiple regions.
  • Integration Management: Ensure seamless integration of CO with SAP FI (General Ledger, Asset Accounting), Production Planning (PP), and Sales/Services.
  • Stakeholder Management: Facilitate workshops with finance leadership to translate complex business needs into functional specifications, challenging assumptions to drive best practices.
  • Team Leadership: Guide and mentor junior consultants/functional analysts, acting as the escalation point for complex technical or business issues.
  • Data & Process Optimization: Analyze existing financial processes, identify improvements, and manage data migration for master/transactional data. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly.

The role

City : Sant Just Desvern

State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country : Spain (ES)

The person in this role demonstrates a high level of professionalism, prioritizing the integrity and strategic insights derived from financial and operational data within the Business Technology function, specifically in the Global SAP CoE.

The Global SAP Controlling Lead owns the strategy and design of the SAP CO functional domain within a global template implementation. You will drive the harmonization of controlling processes, ensure best-practice adoption (e.g., Clean Core), and manage the integration between controlling and other modules (FI, MM, PP, SD). This role involves leading global design workshops, managing stakeholder expectations at the management level, and guiding internal/external consultants.This role requires building strong partnerships and fostering talent while driving results through high standards and effective change management.

What you'll do

  • Oversee and manage significant operational plans and projects within the Global SAP Controlling function, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
  • Lead and influence large-scale initiatives, providing leadership and support to professional staff within the Global SAP CoE.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of short to mid-term (1-3 years) talent optimization plans to support strategic objectives in the controlling area.
  • Take accountability for the successful results of large and moderately complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Provide valuable input on resource planning and the development of financial policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement departmental plans that contribute to the overall financial strategy of Bunge, leveraging recognized expertise in the field.
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems where existing precedents may not apply, contributing to the delivery of innovative solutions.
  • Guide daily activities of support staff and provide general supervision, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number : 46147

About Bunge

Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company that connects farmers to consumers, operating across the farm-to-consumer value chain. With a history spanning over 200 years, Bunge is one of the world's largest oilseed processors and a leading supplier of specialty plant-based oils, fats, and protein ingredients. The company operates in over 40 countries and employs around 23,000 people, with its global headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

In Spain, Bunge has a significant presence, with offices and facilities in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, among others. The company's Spanish operations are integral to its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) business, covering trading, supply chain, finance, IT, and compliance functions. Bunge offers a multicultural work environment and is committed to sustainability and innovation, making it an attractive employer for international professionals seeking opportunities in the agribusiness sector. The company values diversity and provides a global platform for career growth.

Industry
Agribusiness
Founded
1818
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
St. Louis, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville
Website
bunge.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Bunge has a strong international presence, with operations in over 40 countries, offering global mobility opportunities.
  • The company's Spain offices are part of the EMEA region, providing exposure to diverse markets and cross-border projects.
  • Bunge offers a multicultural work environment with employees from various nationalities, especially in its Madrid and Barcelona offices.
  • The company invests in professional development and has a global learning platform, supporting career advancement for international hires.
  • Bunge's agribusiness sector is critical to global food supply, offering stable and impactful work in a growing industry.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

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