CDD - QFS Financial Controller - (M/F)

QFS Finance function, based at Danone headquarters in Paris, is looking for a QFS Financial Controller (M/F) for a temporary position (CDD) starting as soon as possible. QFS focuses on ensuring excellence in quality and food safety at all stages from suppliers’ management, manufacturing, to the shelves for consumers. The role involves month‑end closing activities, budget management tasks, and support strategic projects under the leadership of the senior controller.

Monitor Actuals

• Ensure costs, accruals & payroll are captured in the right cost centers, period and allocation; review intercompany charges to validate accuracy
• Align on FTE vacancies & phasing in close partnership with Business Leaders and HRBPs; analyse variances to forecast with root causes and corrective action plans
• Prepare monthly reports for Company controlling, including FTE reporting and YTD cost analysis; update full year Risk & Opportunity list monthly
• Act as a business partner supporting teams' activities & projects with recommendations; deliver specific accuracy for Half‑year and full‑year closing

Build Annual Operating Plan & Rolling Forecasts

• Anticipate & reflect cost and FTE evolutions; prepare consolidated view and seek management approval
• Communicate AOP or RF with appropriate phasing to each relevant legal entity controller
• Upload Annual Budget and Rolling Forecasts in the QFS Power‑BI finance tool

Support the Function's Strategic Projects

• Simulate different scenarios for organizational changes in collaboration with key stakeholders (Business Leaders, HRBP, Organization Design) and reflect changes once validated
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement of processes and answer new requests

Employer Commitments / Benefits

• The guarantee of a relevant, competitive and scalable compensation package, including a fixed salary, yearly bonus, and gain sharing
• Flexibility of work and workplaces, such as weekly homeworking
• Skills development for all, thanks to our Danone Academy France and through a year‑round managerial conversation cycle
• The possibility to use up to 3 days a year of volunteering through the platform Vendredi
• Parenting policy benefits, such as extended Parental Leave (14 additional maternity/paternity days covered) or the ability to convert some earnings into time off
• Other benefits include a complementary pension scheme, health care plan, CSE, 100% of the Navigo pass covered

About You

• You are recognized for your analytical skills, autonomy, and rigor
• You possess excellent team spirit
• You are responsible and adaptable to changing environments
• 2‑4 years of relevant experience in controlling
• Financial education
• Curious mindset, result- and efficiency-oriented
• At ease with data analysis
• Experience in data management tools, ideally previous experience in Power‑BI
• Familiarity with SAP and Magnitude is highly valued
• You are fluent in English
• Proficiency in French is a plus

EEO & Inclusion Commitment

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunities within our teams. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and that an inclusive work environment supports our growth as a company, as teams, and as individuals. All applications will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic.