FP&A and SG&A Lead

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Currently we are looking for exceptional FP&A and SG&A Lead to join our team in Lodz, Poland.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Centre of Excellence (COE) team consists of skilled analysts providing comprehensive finance support to global business partners. We ensure our information is meaningful and supports business operations. We are seeking a strategic and analytical FP&A and SG&A Lead, this role is pivotal in driving financial performance, enabling decision-making, and leading a high-performing team responsible for planning, analysis, and reporting across SG&A functions.

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A and SG&A team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, planning, and analysis.

• Drive transformation and standardization of reporting methodologies.

• Ensure business continuity through process documentation and elimination of single dependencies.

• Build and nurture a strong, collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

• Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives to upskill team members through coaching, training, and mentoring.

• Foster ownership and accountability across the team, encouraging proactive problem-solving and innovation.

• Support career development and succession planning to ensure long-term team resilience.

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and actionable insights.

• Support strategic initiatives including cost allocation, analysis, and risk management.

• Oversee SG&A cost reporting and variance analysis.

• Partner with functional heads to understand cost drivers and support budget ownership.

• Maintain and enhance SG&A dashboards in Power BI, including bias and forecast accuracy metrics

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

• Provide decision support to senior stakeholders on short-, medium-, and long-term issues.

• Promote best practices and influence positive change across the organization.

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.

• Leverage tools like SAP, Excel (VBA), Power BI, and Python for data management and reporting

Requirements:

• University degree in Finance and/or Accounting, Business Analytics or completion of a relevant course;

• Proven experience in FP&A and SG&A functions, ideally within a multinational environment.

• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Managerial experience with demonstrated people leadership.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP, HFM, and Power BI preferred.

• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

• Experience in plant controlling and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

Bonus / Hybrid work model / Private medical care with dental care / Mybenefit cafeteria / Lunch card / Working from Home Benefits / Development subsidies / Integration events / Team connect- clubs of interests / Free legal advice / Free parking in the city center

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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