Cost Controller

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Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers' preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that 'engage your senses'. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Cost Controller - Your future role?

As Cost Controller you will be a member of our Flavours Controlling team. You will contribute to the effectiveness of our Flavours business reporting. You will be based in Dübendorf and reporting directly to the Site Controller.

Sound interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you, like us, always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at building relationships.

You will:

• Monthly and annual closing activities and subsequent preparation of financial statements
• Create multiple reports and analyses and reporting of deviations
• Budgeting, and forecasting in cooperation with the Site Controller and the local management
• Fixed asset management and support of CAPEX projects (NPV, payback, IRR calculations and cost tracking)
• Collaboration with local partners
• Prepare ad-hoc evaluations on behalf of the management
• Support for internal and external audits
• Deputy of the Site Controller

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who succeeds being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Are you a person who loves innovations? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us - and improve your world

You have:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Controlling, Finance or Business Administration
• At least 2 years working experience as a Controller in the manufacturing or food industry
• Excellent knowledge of Excel (Power Pivot, DAX, Power Query or VBA know-how is a plus) and SAP FI/CO
• Proficient in German and English, another language
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Know-How of product costing

Our benefits:

• You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
• Fitness membership
• 50% payment to the SBB Swiss Pass per year
• Subsidised provision of REKA travel cheques
• Purchase of multiple products from the internal employee shop/Nestlé Shop for personal and family use at reduced prices
• Free drinking water, coffee, tea
• Secure bicycle spaces at Dübendorf and Stettbach train stations
• Flu vaccination once a year free of charge
• Free parking available at the place of work

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.