Americas FP&A Associate Director

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
 
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. 

What truly sets us apart is how we work. 

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. 

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. 

THE ROLE
The Americas FP&A Associate Director works with the regional General Manager and regional CFO to drive value through a range of levers including the leadership of the financial performance rhythm and strategy to maximize Profitable Growth.

This role is based in Englewood Cliffs - US, reports to the Americas FP&A Director and is a key member of the Finance Team.

This role offers a great opportunity for the successful candidate to develop a regional network, build experience in Performance Management and Ice Cream expertise.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Leading the monthly financial forecasting process.
• Leading the regional strategy process.
• Working closely with the Country CFO’s and Corporate Functions, to support the overall performance management agenda.
• Responsible for the Target Setting process and driving dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) to maximize financial outcome in the region.
• Reporting actuals and forecast to Corporate Functions and to Americas Leadership Team.
• Prepare and present key financial insights and analysis to senior management for key interventions.
• Influence decision making by analyzing internal and external trends.
• Driving and shaping business performance.
• Driving actions on performance interventions if needed, in any P&L line.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
• Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation
• Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working
• Proven track record of being effective in a complex operating environment and driving business performance.
• Ability to hold others, and self-accountable.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to build networks and manage senior stakeholders.
• Strong modelling and strong analytical skills.
• Performance management experience.
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools and software.
• Strong modelling and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver accurate numbers.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage 
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives 
• Health-related savings and spending accounts 
• Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan 
• Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support) 

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact

- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

- Continuous learning and development as the business grows

- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

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Additional information

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