Cost Analyst – HYBRID

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Job Description

Your Opportunity

In this role, you will be in charge of FP&A and cost control for structure costs (SC/non-OPS) in Europe Region (EUR) markets. This involves the SC that is part of the country P&L’s within the EUR. You are the designated expert to manage structure costs, including Employee costs, T&E, Facilities, local IT expenditure, professional services, and other costs. You will work closely with the local teams and become a business partner for the local and cluster teams. You will be responsible for annual processes such as budgeting, Latest Estimate (LE), and Outlook, among others. As a key enabling position in Bacardi Enterprise Services, a customer service mindset is essential.

About You

The Prim@ in the role requires a strong analytical skill, being able to transform big amounts of financial data into meaningful insights for market decision makers. This role requires critical thinking to develop and implement the most efficient process to manage budget.

A great customer service and well-developed communication and presentation skills is required for the success of this position.

Responsibilities

With our Consumer at the heart, your key focus will be to:

* Co-manage the Structure Costs budgeting process, communicate the calendar and targets to Budget owners, and ensure deadlines are met.
* Be the Finance support to Function Leads and HR to build EUR Structure Costs budget. Be a designated expert for structure cost management.
* To control and support month and year end process for assigned markets (in SC area).
* Analyse structure Costs budget and provide insights to the Cluster FP&A teams on the performance vs. last year and budget.
* Ensure detailed budgets are deployed to cost owners to enable full accountability of spend.
* Build R&O/forecast to enable review of gap-closing, risk mitigation and upside plans.
* Ad hoc financial analysis to drive a balanced view of the financial impacts of potential decisions.
* Ensure implementation of learning and development plans for yourself
* Build and foster a solid business partnership with the key internal customers
* Coordinate any correction required in the actuals.

Skills and Experience

The Skills & Experience needed to create your legacy

* Analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Ability to produce presentations summarising key findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
* Entrepreneurial spirit.
* Ability to work in and understand a complex matrix-organization
* Demonstrated team player – ability to build relationships and earn trust from all stakeholders
* Culturally sensitive and a strong communicator – able to interact effectively both with more senior colleagues and peers
* Ability to work with IT systems; experience with SAP / IBM Cognos is an advantage
* Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (particularly MS Excel).
* Financial background, including knowledge of the Balance Sheet and P&L.
* Being able to manage sensitive/confidential information

Personal Qualities

* University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related discipline
* Strengths in building trusting relationships and influencing stakeholders to provide the necessary inputs to create accurate insights for markets
* Ability to adapt to changing situations and change approach as required
* Advanced English – written and verbal (C1 level).

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