FINANCE ANALYST - AMSTERDAM

Starbucks Manufacturing EMEA BV is looking for a Finance Analyst to support our further growth. Join us at the Amsterdam Roasting Plant and contribute to Starbuck's success!

About Starbucks Amsterdam Roasting Plant

The Starbucks Experience starts at the Amsterdam Roasting Plant (ARP). Here we roast and package coffee plus distribute all additives to our licensees for the entire EMEA region in a world-class production environment. Our mission is to create a World Class Manufacturing site, focused on continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing principles to produce the best quality coffee, improve reliability, and increase our capacity to support our growing business.

About the role

As a Finance Analyst you contribute to Starbucks success by supporting, developing and improving the financial processes that enable sound planning, and decision-making for the Amsterdam Roasting Plant and Milan Roastery. You also facilitate the development of operating plans. In addition, the Finance Analyst supports the Finance manager in reviewing and developing relevant and efficient controls and compliance process and support to deliver improvements.

In this role you report directly to the Finance Manager Manufacturing. You are part of the Finance team together with the Finance Manager. You work at the Amsterdam Roasting Plant location, hybrid working is possible.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Analyses and provides feedback on monthly financial results and key performance measures
• Works with budget owners, accounting in UK and Accounts Payable to understand anomalies or flag missing postings
• Prepares management reports against forecast, budget and prior year results
• Supports manager in development of ARP’s annual operating budget, quarterly and rolling forecasts, and supports monthly reporting metrics and performance improvement plans for ARP and Milan.
• Works with operations and planning & logistics teams to ensure accuracy of reported physical inventory and inventory corrections or provisions. Analyses discrepancies and provides recommendations. Monthly analysis of MUV – inventory variances from cycle count, scrap from production process etc.
• Supports engineers and operation managers in completing capital request forms and tracking progress
• Prepares/assist with external audit and liaises with EMEA accounting. Supports local audits initiated by the EMEA or Starbucks Group and statutory audit for all Manufacturing BV. 

About you

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business administration
• 1-3 years of experience in role(s) performing financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, periodic closure activities and reporting
• Experience in Manufacturing environment required, preferably within FMCG industry
• Logistics and Supply Chain experience is a plus
• Management accounting qualification (i.e. CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) is a plus
• ERP systems knowledge (Oracle and Hyperion)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing. Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a local and remote teams
• Deals effectively with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and able to lead team through complex changes.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Continuous improvement, result driven mindset
• Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally and influence stakeholders successfully.

Are you excited about this role?

Simply apply via this website. If you have any questions, please contact Mischa Tan –  Recruitment Specialist via mictan@starbucks.com.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.