Finance Controller

Job ID: 15292 

Alternate Locations: None 

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Position Title: Controlling Manager (Commercial Finance)

Location: Colombes 92700, Paris, France

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager, France-Benelux

Job Summary: The Controlling Manager is a key finance business partner to the Commercial organization (Sales & Marketing), responsible for driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making in the France-Benelux business.

This role combines commercial finance business partnering and financial planning & analysis, with a strong focus on profitability, growth, and optimization.

Responsibilities:

Performance Management & Reporting

• Lead the monthly closing for a channel or segment, including variance analysis vs. budget/forecast/prior year
• Deliver high-quality P&L reporting and business insights to leadership
• Track key KPIs (sales, margin, mix, etc.) and drive action plans

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support Sales with scenario planning and financial modeling
• Provide clear visibility on key commercial drivers and risks/opportunities
• Ensure alignment of commercial initiatives with financial targets

Commercial Finance Business Partnering

• Support pricing, promotions, and customer negotiations through financial analysis
• Validate business cases and ensure return on investment for commercial initiatives
• Challenge decisions and propose actions to improve profitability and growth

Financial Control & Compliance

• Monitor commercial accruals (e.g., trade promotions, rebates) and provisions
• Support balance sheet ownership related to commercial activities
• Guarantee compliance with Group policies and audit requirements

Process Improvement & Tools

• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data quality
• Leverage tools such as Power BI, SAP, and business warehouse AFO (Analysis for Office)
• Contribute to finance transformation and harmonization initiatives

Team Leadership & Key Stakeholders

• Manage and develop 1 direct report (controller)
• Ensure strong coordination with local Finance team members & Senior Finance Manager
• Work closely with Key Account Managers, National Account Managers, Sales Directors, Supply Chain, Finance Shared Service Centre (Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable)
• Provide analysis to regional FP&A and global segments leads as required

Key Qualifications:

• 7+ years in Controlling / Commercial Finance
• Strong exposure to FMCG / retail / commercial environments
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced user in Excel and financial systems (SAP, AFO, Power BI)
• Ability to translate numbers into business insights and actions
• High level of business acumen and influencing skills
• Strong communicator – able to interact with senior stakeholders & non-Finance
• Fluent in English & French, both oral and written
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven
• Strong business partner with a challenging but constructive mindset
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, transforming environment

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmer’s, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.