Controller, Capex and Innovation

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

10d•$142,016 - $189,355

About The Position

As a finance leader, this role supports capital investment planning and innovation business cases across North America. The position partners closely with R&D, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and commercial teams to evaluate new product opportunities, assess profitability through building business cases, and guide investment decisions. The role involves building financial models, developing recommendations for major stakeholders and leadership, monitoring results against approved plans, and helping shape decisions that drive growth and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required
8+ years of experience in finance, controlling, FP&A, or commercial finance.
Strong experience in financial modeling, business case development, and investment analysis.
Solid understanding of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Ability to turn complex financial data into clear recommendations for business partners and senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or consumer products environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Build financial models and business cases for innovation and capital investment initiatives.
Partner across functions to develop forecasts, costing inputs, and profitability analyses for new products.
Prepare investment recommendations and presentation materials for leadership review.
Support capital planning, spend tracking, and long-term investment analysis.
Evaluate make-versus-buy scenarios and other strategic investment options.
Monitor actual results versus approved business cases and highlight key risks and variances.
Support monthly close, forecast, budget, and long-range planning activities for R&D and innovation.