Finance Analyst - Materials Forecasting & Inventory Operations (Project-based)

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

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Finance Partner responsible for end-to-end materials forecasting and supporting finance operations for quarterly wall-to-wall (W2W) inventory counts. This role ensures accurate financial planning, strong operational controls, and meaningful analysis that helps drive supply chain decision-making.

What you'll be responsible for

Materials Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the monthly end-to-end forecasting of materials during:
  • FC (Forecast Cycle) – every Week 1
  • LV (Latest View) – every Week 3
• Prepare expected balance reports and post judgmental journal entries as needed during Month-End Close (MEC).
• Deliver clear and meaningful analysis on actuals vs. forecast, including risks and opportunities.
• Manage the quarterly Operating Plan (OP) cycle, ensuring alignment and accuracy.

Wall-to-Wall Inventory Count (W2W) Finance Champion

• Act as the Finance Point of Contact (POC) for depots and warehouses during quarterly W2W counts.
• Lead the review, validation, and consolidation of W2W documentation while ensuring adherence to finance controls and audit standards.
• Perform PID (Physical Inventory Difference) adjustments, supported by proper review and documentation.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide support in finance operations, reporting, analysis, and process improvements as needed.
• Perform other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time to support overall finance and supply chain requirements.

We're looking for someone who

• Has a bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

• Has working knowledge of SAP and understanding of key finance and supply chain processes

• Brings strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret trends and challenge variances

• Has effective communication skills, attention to detail, and stakeholder management skills

• 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

• Is amenable to working on weekends, but only limited to quarterly wall-to-wall counts
• Is amenable to work on a project-based contract for at least 6 months

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

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. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.