Controller, Capex and Innovation

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Capex and Innovation Controller and are actively reviewing resumes.

As a finance leader you will support capital investment planning and innovation business cases across North America. This role 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. You will build financial models, develop recommendations for major stakeholders and leadership, monitor results against approved plans, and help shape decisions that drive growth and operational performance.

Main 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.

About You:

• 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.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or consumer products environments preferred.
• Ability to turn complex financial data into clear recommendations for business partners and senior leaders.

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $142,016 - $189,355 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.


DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.