Finance Assistant Manager - SEA
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT & PLANNING
Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes, with the following specific responsibilities:
Working closely with the SEA Cluster Finance Lead to prepare monthly P&L latest estimates, built through having a strong understanding of business trends, key drivers and emerging opportunities
Helping build detailed monthly regional performance reports including market wise, brand-wise and customer wise Net Sales Value, Gross Margin %, Direct Brand Contribution, forecasts, actuals and root causing variances to planned numbers.
Compiling full year projected regional and market wise P&Ls based on forecasts received from market finance teams.
Preparing and distributing various monthly performance management reports to key regional stakeholders including distributor wise depletion, shipment and stock level reporting.
Supporting preparation, upload, and submission of the regional Budgets and in year forecasts, by building the necessary templates, providing guidance and ensuring accuracy of submissions in Bacardi Financial reporting Systems (TM1)
Working seamlessly with the Cluster Finance Lead and carrying out any other ad-hoc projects as required
COMMERCIAL DECISION SUPPORT
Act as finance point of contact for relevant Country Managers and Customer Marketing Managers with the following specific responsibilities:
Preparing customer and brand profitability reports for all SEA market reviews. Gathering commentaries from SEA Commercial Leads and providing summary by market to SEA LT.
Providing variance analysis (Actuals vs LE and Actuals vs DP) by P&L lines and provide 1st level commentary to Finance Business Partner.
Ensuring Trade Spends are recorded in line with market LE submissions.
Managing end to end customer claim process and ensuring correct rebates agreement are used for settling claims.
Reviewing monthly A&P spends and proactively flagging exceptions to LE landing and highlight emerging risks.
Statutory Reporting and Audit support
Managing quarterly recharges process for various SEA entities by compiling all the relevant details and meeting the timelines for posting of period end journal entries.
Managing Finance Global submissions for individual entity as per agreed deadlines and ensuring all balance sheet items are well supported for entities under scope.
Engaging with auditors on end to end of audit preparation for entity under the territory. Making sure the audit is completed with no major audit adjustments.
Support on information requests and resolution on any reporting entity tax related queries from tax consultant for SEA markets. Liase with Bacardi Regional Centre of excellence for Tax related matters.
STRUCTURE COST DECISION SUPPORT
Prepare monthly Travel & Entertainment expenses tracking by Primos to ensure no overspend and highlight any exceptions for further actions.
Monthly reporting and monitoring of structure costs against Budgets and Latest Estimates, undertaking root causing on variances and preparing commentaries on both favorable and unfavorable variances.
Embed culture of cost control within regional commercial teams
Ensure cross charges allocated to other Bacardi channels are monitored monthly
SKILLS
- THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
- 10+ years of relevant experience in financial/ strategic analysis gleaned from experience in a consumer goods/ retail environment or professional services.
- Advanced Excel skills, ability to build advanced excel models, explain variances to estimates, identify business risks and opportunities, and make appropriate recommendations
- Ability to think through automating manual monthly reporting and routine tasks and build efficient process workflows
- Ability to manage projects/tasks independently to ensure successful delivery (on time and within budget) while identifying potential issues/risks. Able to prioritize effectively and manage workload against tight deadlines
- Fundamental understanding of internal controls, standards, and processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in data used for decision-making, internal/external reporting and communications
- Strong communication, influencing, presentation & collaboration skills required in order to achieve results across the organisation
- High comfort modelling & understanding large & complex data sets into useful information & insights
- Education: Accounting qualifications preferred (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA or equivalent). Degree level with strong results.
leadership agility
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement
- Competitive Pay Package
- Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
- Retirement/Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
Additional Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
- Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
- Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
- And much more!
- The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
- Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
- Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.
This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.
We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.
We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.
The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.
Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.
About Bacardi Limited
Produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines.
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