Financial Controller

Seniority Level : Associate

Ownership

Purpose :

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

That’s Who We Are : Come and OWN IT.

What’s in it for you :

Your Wellbeing Matters : Competitive health, life, and disability insurance to support your physical and mental wellness.

Family First : Unique parental leave policy with generous coverage, plus a flexible rewards system and pension plan.

Recharge & Reset : 40 total days off, including compensation and seniority days—because work-life balance is non-negotiable.

Perks You’ll Love : Quarterly vouchers to enjoy our iconic beers, meal vouchers, and gifts per company policy.

Invest in You : Learning & Development platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and mentoring programs.

Feel Good, Inside & Out : A range of physical and mental wellbeing initiatives to keep you at your best.

Global Recognition : Competitive bonus structure and global performance recognition.

Make a Difference : Get involved with impactful projects and initiatives that align with your values and passions.

The Role :

Are you a finance professional with a passion for optimizing resources and influencing commercial strategy? We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our Western Europe team and play a key role in leading the financial cycle for our Marketing & Zone Commercial functions across multiple markets. From driving budget accuracy to building trusted stakeholder relationships, this is your chance to make a tangible impact at a pan-European scale.

What you’ll be doing :

Lead the financial cycle : Own the budgeting, closing, and forecasting processes for Marketing and Commercial functions across all Western European countries.

Optimize resources : Support annual resource allocation across markets and brands, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy.

Enhance forecast accuracy : Drive accuracy in financial planning while identifying opportunities to reduce non-working spend.

Analyze performance : Track monthly marketing performance, analyze variances, and ensure clear visibility into KPI trends.

Deliver reporting excellence : Ensure timely delivery of high-quality management reporting to key stakeholders.

Ensure compliance : Maintain full alignment with accounting principles, internal standards, and company policies.

Drive operational improvements : Identify and implement process and system enhancements to streamline operations.

Collaborate across teams : Build strong relationships with Marketing, Zone FP&A, Control, and Functional PPMs.

Perform key financial tasks : Execute monthly closings (accruals, journals, reclassifications), update forecasts in Anaplan, and reconcile between ZBB systems (Anaplan & Cognos).

Support ad hoc needs : Deliver insightful analysis on actuals, forecasts, and year-over-year performance.

Who we’re looking for :

2+ years of experience in Finance, Performance Planning, or Audit.

Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint—able to turn data into clear, impactful reports.

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire cross-functional collaboration.

Excellent financial acumen and a sharp analytical mindset.

Experience with Anaplan, Cognos, or similar financial tools is a plus

If you don’t meet every single requirement but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyway—we’re always looking for great talent.

Why build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

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