3PO Controller North America

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

2d•$169,317 - $225,756•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ferrero, the 3PO Controller plays a critical role within the Finance organization by ensuring the accuracy of costs related to contract manufacturing, co-manufacturing and repacking activities, while providing financial guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making. The 3PO Controller partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and other cross-functional teams to translate operational performance into actionable financial insights. Leveraging SAP, HFM and Ferrero's financial planning tools, the role supports budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, contract manufacturing analysis, capital investments and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the NAM Area Industrial & Supply Chain Controller Manager, the 3PO Controller acts as the Finance Business Partner for the North America 3PO organization, ensuring financial transparency, governance and continuous performance improvement while supporting both local and global stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of experience in Industrial Controlling, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or Financial Planning within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling, with proficiency in SAP and financial reporting systems (HFM is a plus).
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
Strong business partnering, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Finance.
Self-driven, results-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

HFM is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the budgeting, forecasting (SAF), long-term planning, monthly closing, and Group reporting processes for all 3PO activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Develop and analyze cost models, manufacturing variances, operational KPIs, inventory, and profitability to provide actionable financial insights and support business performance.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to support contract manufacturing, vendor negotiations, capital investments, new business initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
Drive financial governance, process improvements, and continuous optimization by preparing business cases, executive presentations, and recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and cost performance.