Finance Controller
Job ID: 15292 Alternate Locations: 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, Food
Saver, 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, Food
Saver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.