<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Description:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Location : </b>Aimargues</p><p><b>Segment :</b> Royal Canin</p><p><b>Type of contract : </b>Permanent</p><p></p><p>We’re looking for a finance professional who can combine sharp analytical skills with strong business partnering. In this role, you will support senior leaders across Europe in making informed, value-driven decisions on regional overheads and ACP investments (advertising, consumer promotions, and marketing spend). You’ll be a key member of our European finance community, working closely with the Regional CFO, FP&amp;A, Sales &amp; Marketing VPs, and other stakeholders to provide actionable insights, ensure robust budget control, and contribute to strategic planning.</p><p></p><p></p><h1>What are we looking for?</h1><ul><li><p><span>You have a degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with<b> at least 5 years of relevant experience in finance business partnering i</b>deally in a matrix and international environment.</span></p></li><li><p>You have<b> proven experience as a finance business partner working closely with cross-functional teams, particularly Sales and Marketing</b>, to align financial insights with commercial strategies and drive business performance.</p></li><li><p><span>You are <b>fluent in English, and proficiency in french is a strong plus.</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>You bring<b> solid accounting skills and a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>You<b> excel at collaborating across functions and regions</b>, with proven<b> ability to influence and engage stakeholders at different levels, including senior management.</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>You are comfortable working with financial systems and data tools, and eager to contribute to process improvements and value creation initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You demonstrate <b>strong analytical thinking combined with business acumen to translate data into actionable insights that drive performance.</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>You have a <b>proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit</b> that fosters teamwork and drives results.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h1>What will be your key responsibilities?</h1><p></p><h2><b>Overheads Copiloting – 30%</b></h2><ul><li><p><span>Lead overheads reporting and deliver actionable insights for the regional team, covering actuals, budget, and forecasts.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure governance and cost control across the Europe region, managing the Navision cost collector.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Act as key user for data and systems related to the regional set-up, partnering with the Campus Shared Service Center.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h2><b>ACP Copiloting – 50%</b></h2><ul><li><p><span>Drive ACP (advertising, consumer promotions, marketing spend) performance reporting and in-depth analytics.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Measure ROI on critical initiatives across Europe, collaborating closely with the Brand and Pet Owner Experience Hub.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Oversee budget, forecast, and actual performance reviews for ACP investments.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>NCFO Copiloting – 10%</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Analyse and animate NCFO (Net Cash Flow from Operations) performance across the region in collaboration with cluster finance teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Liaise with both cluster and global teams to align on targets and initiatives.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Other Responsibilities – 10%</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Contribute to regional actual financial reporting.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support cross-pillar projects and process improvements.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate in portfolio and innovation initiatives.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h1></h1><h1>What can you expect from Mars?</h1><ul><li><p><span>You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the </span><span>office!   </span></p></li><li><p><span>You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats &amp; dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group  </span></p></li><li><p><span>Since 2015, no waste to landfill is made by the 16 Royal Canin factories in the world </span></p></li><li><p><span>All Royal Canin products manufactured in Europe are ISO 14001 certified from design to factory gate </span></p></li><li><p><span>Since 2017, Royal Canin has supported the K-DOG program of the Curie Institute, which trains dogs to detect breast cancer via olfaction</span></p></li><li><p><span>A unique and ideal work environment to become the leader in health through nutrition for cats and dogs!  </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>