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Operations Finance Business Partner (Temporary)

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 5 Nov)

Schweppes Suntory

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required

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What we're looking for

You have experience in Finance and enjoy working close to the business, understanding what lies behind the costs and transforming complex data into clear and actionable information.

You feel comfortable diving into the details when necessary, but you know how to look up to understand the global impact. You like collaborating with different areas, questioning how we do things, and finding simpler, more efficient, and automated ways to work.

✅ Analytical, rigorous, and with a solid business vision
✅ Comfortable working with product costing, budgets, and forecasts
✅ Capable of converting financial data into clear and actionable insights
✅ Proactive and hands-on, with curiosity to understand the operational reality
✅ With ease in collaborating with Procurement, Supply, and other Finance teams
✅ Oriented towards continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization
✅ Comfortable navigating a dynamic and international environment

💰 Experience working with product costing and financial cost analysis
⚙️ Good knowledge of SAP and processes related to product costs
📈 Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
📊 Advanced mastery of Excel and solid analytical skills
💡 Ability to convert complex financial information into clear recommendations for the business
🚀 Proactive mindset and experience driving improvements, automation, or process digitalization
🤝 Ability to work cross-functionally with different areas and stakeholders
🌍 Good level of English, as you will work in an international environment

Nice to have

⭐ Experience with Power BI or other Business Intelligence tools
⭐ Knowledge of SAP modules related to product costing such as MM, CO-PA, or FI
⭐ Knowledge of sustainability initiatives related to packaging and raw materials
⭐ Experience working with Procurement or Supply Planning from a finance function
⭐ Interest in continuing to develop within Operations Finance and Business Partnering

The role

As an Operations Finance Business Partner (Temporary), you will have a key role in the financial management and analysis of raw materials and packaging, helping us understand the evolution of our costs and to make better operational and strategic decisions.

You will be responsible for the calculation, validation, and updating of product costing in SAP, as well as participating in the budgeting and forecasting processes related to raw materials, packaging, taxes, and costs linked to sustainability.

You will work very closely with our Iberia Operations Finance Director and will collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Procurement, Supply Planning, Commercial Finance, and other Finance stakeholders both in Iberia and at a European level. You will also have the opportunity to drive improvements in reporting, automation, and digitalization to make our financial information more agile, transparent, and useful.

What you'll do

Manage the calculation, validation, and updating of product costing in SAP.
Ensure correct cost allocation to facilitate profitability analysis.
Analyze costs linked to raw materials and packaging.
Monitor commodity indices to understand market evolution and its financial implications.
Design and maintain reporting tools by SKU and channel to analyze cost variations.
Transform complex financial information into clear insights for the Operations and Finance teams.
Identify savings and efficiency opportunities related to materials and packaging.
Guarantee the consistency and integrity of information between different systems and sources.
Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes for raw materials and packaging.
Manage forecasts related to taxes and fees linked to materials and sustainability.
Analyze deviations and help anticipate their impact on the business.
Contribute to defining financial hypotheses that allow us to improve our planning.
Work closely with Operations Finance, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Commercial Finance.
Connect financial planning with the reality of our operational processes.
Facilitate information and recommendations that help different teams make better decisions.
Collaborate with stakeholders in Iberia and Europe in a dynamic and international environment.
Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize reporting processes and tools.
Drive automation and digitalization initiatives within Operations Finance.
Improve the transparency and accessibility of our financial information.
Continuously seek new ways to make our processes more agile and efficient.
Provide financial support to initiatives related to materials and packaging.
Monitor taxes and fees linked to sustainability.
Collaborate with the involved teams to understand the financial impact of regulatory changes and our sustainability initiatives.

About Schweppes Suntory

Schweppes Suntory is a global beverage company born from the joint venture between Suntory Holdings of Japan and the historic Schweppes brand, which traces its origins to 18th-century Geneva. The company produces and distributes a wide portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, and functional waters, operating across multiple continents with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With a workforce of several thousand employees, it is one of the world's leading players in the beverage sector, combining Suntory's Japanese craftsmanship with Schweppes' long-standing brand heritage.

In Spain, the company operates through Schweppes Suntory Spain, with significant operations including a production and R&D hub in Toledo and commercial offices in Madrid and the Cantabria region. The Spanish subsidiary manages the Schweppes brand for the Iberian market and is a key part of the company's European strategy. For international professionals, the company offers roles in quality management, R&D, supply chain, and commercial functions, with Spanish language skills often valued but not always mandatory depending on the position.

Industry: Beverages
Founded: 1783
Employees: 5,000–15,000
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
In Spain: Madrid, Toledo

Good to know if you are moving

The Spanish subsidiary, Schweppes Suntory Spain, is headquartered in Madrid and has a major production and R&D site in Toledo, offering opportunities in quality, engineering, and R&D roles.
While Spanish language skills are often preferred, the company operates in an international environment and has hired professionals from various countries for technical roles.
The company is part of the global Suntory group, which offers potential internal mobility across international markets.
Roles in Spain include positions in quality management, R&D, and supply chain, which are critical functions within the beverage industry.
The company's portfolio includes well-known international brands, providing a recognizable name for professionals in the consumer goods sector.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Suntory, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to inspire the brilliance of life by creating enriching experiences for people, in harmony with nature.

As a global consumer goods company, we have a unique portfolio of beverages and continue to move forward to build a more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready business.

Within Finance, our Operations Finance team plays a fundamental role by connecting the numbers with the reality of our operations. From the evolution of raw material costs to the packaging of our products, we work to understand what lies behind every variation and convert that information into better decisions for the business.

If you are passionate about combining financial analysis, operations, and business vision, and you are looking for an international environment where you can generate impact from day one, we would love to meet you.

Additional information

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, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, 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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