Sales Controller CZ/SK

Job offer

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

About the role

Are you passionate about turning data into business insights? Do you enjoy partnering with commercial teams and influencing strategic decisions? If yes, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.
As a Sales Controller, you will play a key role in driving sustainable and profitable growth by providing financial transparency, supporting business decisions, and strengthening controlling processes across Czechia and Slovakia.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a Finance Business Partner for commercial functions, particularly Sales, supporting fact-based decision-making and profitable growth
• Plan, forecast and report key financial KPIs, with focus on Net Sales, Customer Budgets, Net Sales Price (NSP), Gross Margin and investments
• Monitor sales budget execution and proactively identify risks and deviations
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes from customer, category and market perspectives
• Analyze pricing structures, margins, volumes and promotional effectiveness, providing business recommendations
• Ensure proper financial processes and compliance, especially related to Customers’ Budgets and Accruals
• Prepare regular financial reports and perform ad-hoc analyses supporting management decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and digitalization of reporting and controlling tools
• Participate in local and regional finance projects
• Cooperate cross-functionally with Commercial Teams

Your Profile:

• University degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
• Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience in Business or Commercial Controlling, ideally in the FMCG or consumer goods industry
• Strong analytical skills combined with strategic and business-oriented thinking
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations
• Proactive, solution-oriented and hands-on mindset
• High level of ownership, curiosity and openness to change
• Strong process affinity and willingness to continuously improve existing workflows
• Advanced MS Excel
• Good knowledge of SAP and BI tools (Power BI is a strong advantage)
• Fluent English required, Czech is an advantage