Suntory Beverage & Food Spain is a major player in the European beverage market, managing a portfolio of iconic brands such as Schweppes, La Casera, and Trina. As a key division of the global Suntory Group, one of the world's leading consumer products companies, it operates at a massive scale within the FMCG sector. The company is recognized for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and high-quality production standards across its international operations.

In Spain, the company maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and several production facilities, including a major plant in Toledo. The organization offers a highly international work environment, frequently recruiting for roles that support both local and regional Southern European markets. This makes it an attractive destination for international professionals looking for careers in marketing, supply chain, and corporate functions within a diverse and collaborative culture.

Suntory was founded in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, initially as a wine shop before expanding into spirits and soft drinks. The company acquired the Orangina Schweppes Group in 2009, significantly expanding its footprint in the European market and establishing a strong presence in Spain.

For international professionals

Madrid serves as a strategic hub for Southern Europe, offering numerous regional and global career opportunities.
The company frequently advertises roles in English, particularly within its supply chain, finance, and digital marketing departments.
Suntory promotes a unique corporate culture known as 'Yatte Minahare,' which encourages employees to take initiative and innovate.
International hires can benefit from the company's structured internal mobility programs across its various European locations.

OOF Controller

Schweppes Suntory

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

🚀 ABOUT THE JOB

Finance Controller - Horeca Channel (Northeast Area)

We are looking for a Finance Controller for the Horeca channel, responsible for the financial support of the business in the Northeast Area.

You will be responsible for ensuring the sustainability and control of the area's profit and loss account, providing financial analysis, identifying deviations, and proposing actions to drive business performance.

You will work very closely with the Sales, Trade Marketing, and Distribution teams, acting as a key partner in decision-making and guaranteeing the quality and consistency of financial information. This role combines financial control, planning, and a strong business orientation.

👀 ABOUT YOU

You are an analytical, rigorous, and business-oriented person, with experience in dynamic environments and a focus on results.

Additionally:

You are motivated by having a financial control role with a direct impact on the commercial business.
You feel comfortable analyzing P&L, deviations, and performance.
You know how to identify risks and opportunities and transform them into concrete actions.
You have the ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with commercial teams.
You are organized, detail-oriented, and have a continuous improvement mindset.
You have good communication skills to convey financial insights.

💼 ABOUT THE ROLE

As Finance Controller - Horeca, you will be responsible for the financial control, analysis, and business support of the Northeast Area.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Financial control & reporting:

Lead the monthly closing process for the Horeca area.
Prepare financial reporting with analysis of results and deviations vs plan.
Manage provisions for discounts and commercial support.
Ensure the reliability and consistency of the P&L.

Planning & monitoring:

Prepare and monitor the monthly forecast.
Coordinate Budget processes and annual planning.
Define and monitor key business KPIs.
Analyze business trends and channel evolution.

Analysis & business support:

Provide financial support to the Horeca channel commercial team.
Perform ad hoc analysis, business cases, and scenario planning.
Identify risks and opportunities to optimize results.
Provide insights for strategic decision-making.

Tools & continuous improvement:

Drive the use of analytical tools (SAP, COPA, AFO, SAC, Salesforce).
Improve the quality, robustness, and use of financial data.
Train and support the business in the use of analysis tools.

🎯 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

In this role, you will be able to develop yourself in an environment with high business impact:

Key role in commercial finance: direct contribution to the profitability of the Horeca channel.
360º business vision: exposure to sales, trade, and distribution.
Analytical development: deepening in financial control and analysis tools.
Impact on decisions: active participation in strategic decisions.
Dynamic environment: continuous learning in a constantly evolving business.

✅ WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE?

High level of English (essential).
Strong analytical skills and excellent command of Excel.
Experience in financial control, reporting, forecast, and P&L analysis.
Ability to work with large volumes of data and multiple sources.
Knowledge of tools such as SAP, COPA, AFO, SAC or similar.
Communication and teamwork skills.
Results orientation, rigor, and attention to detail.
Proactivity, ability to learn, and adaptation to change.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

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🚀 ACERCA DEL EMPLEO

Finance Controller - Canal Horeca (Área Noreste)

Buscamos un/a Finance Controller para el canal Horeca, con responsabilidad sobre el soporte financiero del negocio en el Área Noreste.

Serás responsable de asegurar la sostenibilidad y el control de la cuenta de resultados del área, aportando análisis financiero, identificando desviaciones y proponiendo acciones que impulsen el rendimiento del negocio.

Trabajarás de forma muy cercana con los equipos de Ventas, Trade Marketing y Distribución, actuando como un partner clave en la toma de decisiones y garantizando la calidad y consistencia de la información financiera. Este rol combina control financiero, planificación y una fuerte orientación al negocio.

👀 SOBRE TI

Eres una persona analítica, rigurosa y orientada al negocio, con experiencia en entornos dinámicos y foco en resultados.

Además:

Te motiva tener un rol de control financiero con impacto directo en el negocio comercial.
Te sientes cómodo/a analizando P&L, desviaciones y performance.
Sabes identificar riesgos y oportunidades y transformarlos en acciones concretas.
Tienes capacidad para trabajar de forma transversal y colaborar con equipos comerciales.
Eres organizado/a, detallista y con mentalidad de mejora continua.
Tienes buenas habilidades de comunicación para trasladar insights financieros.

💼 SOBRE EL ROLE

Como Finance Controller - Horeca, serás responsable del control financiero, análisis y soporte al negocio del Área Noreste.

Tus principales responsabilidades serán:

Control financiero & reporting:

Liderar el proceso de cierre mensual del área Horeca.
Elaborar reporting financiero con análisis de resultados y desviaciones vs plan.
Gestionar provisiones de descuentos y apoyos comerciales.
Asegurar la fiabilidad y consistencia del P&L.

Planificación & seguimiento:

Elaborar y dar seguimiento al forecast mensual.
Coordinar los procesos de Budget y planificación anual.
Definir y monitorizar KPIs clave del negocio.
Analizar tendencias de negocio y evolución del canal.

Análisis & soporte al negocio:

Dar soporte financiero al equipo comercial del canal Horeca.
Realizar análisis ad hoc, business cases y scenario planning.
Identificar riesgos y oportunidades para optimizar resultados.
Aportar insights para la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Herramientas & mejora continua:

Impulsar el uso de herramientas analíticas (SAP, COPA, AFO, SAC, Salesforce).
Mejorar la calidad, robustez y uso de los datos financieros.
Formar y apoyar al negocio en el uso de herramientas de análisis.

🎯 ¿QUÉ HAY PARA TI?

En este rol podrás desarrollarte en un entorno con alto impacto en negocio:

Rol clave en finanzas comerciales: contribución directa a la rentabilidad del canal Horeca.
Visión 360º del negocio: exposición a ventas, trade y distribución.
Desarrollo analítico: profundización en control financiero y herramientas de análisis.
Impacto en decisiones: participación activa en decisiones estratégicas.
Entorno dinámico: aprendizaje continuo en un negocio en constante evolución.