The ANZ Business Unit Commercial Controller is responsible for leading financial planning, controlling, and reporting activities across the Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) cluster. The role ensures the integrity of financial data, supports business decision-making, and drives performance through insightful analysis across commercial and industrial areas. This position partners closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate forecasts, monitor performance, and identify value creation opportunities across the value chain.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the ANZ cluster, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines and timelines
Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple functions including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Overheads
Perform in-depth analysis of financial performance (actual vs budget/forecast), identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement areas
Deliver monthly and year-end closing activities, including variance analysis across pricing, margins, supply chain, overheads, and investments
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support business decisions and achievement of financial targets
Monitor and control key financial indicators including customer/channel performance, gross-to-net evolution, and cost structures
Support pricing strategy evaluation and financial impact analysis
Oversee budget control for marketing, trade spend, and investments, ensuring compliance with approved guidelines
Manage cash flow and balance sheet performance, including monitoring DSO, DIO, and DPO, and recommending improvement actions
Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and regional controlling teams to align on assumptions, results, and corrective actions




Contribute to transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects across finance and business functions
Support contract validation in line with delegated authorities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, foster an inclusive and high-performance culture aligned with company values.
About You:
University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (CPA, CA, MBA or equivalent) preferred
Extensive experience in financial planning & analysis, controlling, or commercial finance within a complex, matrix environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
Solid understanding of financial systems, planning tools, and reporting platforms (e.g. SAP, ERP systems, BI tools)
High level of system knowledge and data management skills to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial information
Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
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About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in ****. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com
DE&I; at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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📌 Anz Bu Commercial Controller (New South Wales)
🏢 Ferrero International
📍 New South Wales