We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Controlling Manager to join a global confectionery business, to play a crucial role in Planning & Controlling at the regional level, focusing specifically on supply chain costs, investment decisions, and the impact of stock management on cash flow. This is an exciting opportunity to merge both strategic and 'hands-on' skills, in an international FMCG company. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with key Business Partners to manage and forecast OPEX (Supply Chain costs), ensuring everything aligns with strategic guidelines Conduct in-depth monthly analyses of costings, helping identify critical trends and deviations that will inform high-impact business decisions. Responsible for investment and contract management, shaping the strategic direction by supporting budget and forecast preparations, tracking investments, and evaluating new contracts. Your insights will guide investment decisions. Take charge of planning and budgeting for stock value, performing variance analyses, and monitoring the impact of stock on regional cash flow, identifying critical stock issues but also proactively implementing recovery actions. Key Requirements: Experience in a controlling role within FMCG or Manufacturing is essential. Business partnering experience with Supply Chain & Operations. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style. Comfortable in a complex, matrix organisation with defined processes. Highly experienced in FP&A SAP, PowerBI ACCA / ACA / OBE / CIMA Get in touch with Joanna at the Advocate Group or ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for this position. Joanna.taitadvocate-group.co.uk 0151 209 2055 We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.