Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with about 10.000 employees in 80+ countries, with a consolidated turnover of over €3 billion in 2023. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Position Overview

In order to further strengthen our Finance team in Croatia and Slovenia we are currently looking for a:

Finance Manager

(Zagreb, Croatia)

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate for this key function will be in charge of the accounting, budgeting and financial reporting. Additionally, it also expected to safeguard the company’s financial assets and to ensure the effective and efficient use of the company’s resources.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Croatia and Slovenia market while based in Zagreb, Croatia.

Main Responsibilities

• Finance Management: Organize and manage accounting and data processing functions to ensure reliable, timely administration and reporting in alignment with statutory, fiscal, and group operational requirements. Implement and respect internal procedures to safeguard and optimize the company’s assets, including debtor management, stock control, cash management, trade creditors, control of fixed assets, and analysis of investments.
• Advisory and Decision Support: Assist and advise the General Manager on financial and business-related matters, supporting decision-making with relevant data. Communicate financial goals and targets effectively, ensuring accountability is assigned to the appropriate functional leader.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Actively participate in the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process, coordinating with various stakeholders, consolidating and analyzing budgets, and preparing management reports and presentations.
• Cash and Resource Management: Manage financing requirements and optimize cash management in coordination with the Group treasury function. Reinforce the effective use of MRP and ERP systems with internal business partners and influence the company’s pricing strategies.
• Capital Assets Management: Support and evaluate capex requirements to enhance production performance, review IRR for major capital additions, and minimize spending risk through effective supplier management strategies and competitive quotations.
• Human Resources: Administer the employee payroll; benefit plan and human resources functions
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departmental managers to ensure financial strategies are aligned with business objectives.
• Development and Teamwork: Inspire and develop the finance team, identify team strengths and opportunities, and ensure cross-training to prevent disruption of daily activities. Act as a role model to encourage the team and stakeholders to embrace change.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experiences where of 3 years in a leadership position. Experience in a multi-national environment is highly recommended.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Proven expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with a strong track record of advising senior management and leading finance team.
• Strong business acumen and ability to define and implement a Finance strategy based on business priorities/goals, organizing, planning and executing tasks reliably and independently.
• Sufficient understanding & knowledge of IFRS, local law and general practices in terms of finance management.
• Deep knowledge of Accounting, General Accounting, Business Controlling, reporting, budgeting, financial analysis
• Technical Proficiency: Be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and quick to learn new software. SAP BI as an asset.

Required Competencies

• Promotes Collaboration and Trust: Models and fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment, ensuring team contributions are visible and valued.
• Facilitates Relationships and Conflict Resolution: Builds broad-based relationships through various channels, integrates diverse views, and resolves complex conflicts by finding common ground.
• Effective Multilingual Communication: Fluent in local languages and English, communicates ideas compellingly, and masters active listening and body language to engage diverse audiences.
• Strategic Negotiation and Tool Mastery: Skillfully negotiates complex agreements, evaluates and ensures effective use of communication tools, and fosters communication effectiveness within the organization.
• Quality and Continuous Improvement: Develops quality standards, integrates best practices, and drives continuous improvement to ensure high quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Change Management and Personal Growth: Anticipates and manages change, demonstrates self-reflection, learns from experiences and feedback, and seeks opportunities to apply strengths and broaden capabilities.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Defines and executes the annual budget and priorities aligned with long-term strategy, sets challenging objectives, and ensures efficient execution.
• Leadership and Resilience: Establishes accountability, anticipates setbacks, and fosters confidence, agility, and support within the organization during adversity.
   

Offer

Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, group insurance, healthcare, training…) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.