Finance Assistant Manager - SEA

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

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

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 youre 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

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Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

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
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  Additional Benefits
• 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.