Commercial Controller

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. 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.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity 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.

In this Cincinnati-based role, you will be an important partner supporting commercial decision-making and driving financial performance across the Taste & Wellbeing division. You will influence budget planning, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. You'll also collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to strengthen campaign effectiveness and resource allocation. You will provide meaningful financial insights, ensuring data accuracy, and reporting that help shape strategy and guide our priorities.

You'll be located: Cincinnati, Ohio
Reports to: Head of Controlling & Pricing T&W NOAM

You will:
Financial Performance Reporting
• Lead annual budget (financial and non-financial) for commercial units.
• Perform monthly review of actual performance versus target/prior year with commercial leadership.
• Perform ad-hoc and proactive analysis to support the Commercial organization.
Financial Planning
• Provide guidance to Commercial team, identify opportunities, and develop corrective actions to meet financial and non-financial targets.
• Help develop the regional commercial 5-year business plan and annual operating budgets.
Sales & Marketing Support
• Support Sales & Marketing in planning efficient campaigns.
Processes and Tools
• Support process improvement programs in the region, including improving and automating reporting.

Your Profile:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial controller or similar role
• Proven track record of driving business growth and improving financial performance
• Strong understanding of financial markets, regulations, and industry trends
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning and analysis tools
• Business partnering and project management experience.
Ideal candidate profile
• Master of business administration (MBA).
• Proficiency with SAP (Finance and Operations modules).
• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Background in the FMCG, ingredients, or manufacturing industry.

Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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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.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.