Responsibilities:
Facilitate and supports the development of the AOP and Forecast for Franchise
Timely, well developed Plans that facilitate the achievement of business objectives
Leads the development of a balanced financial algorithm in alignment with BU
Financial and Strategic support to all functions across BU for Pack Price Strategy, product innovation and initiatives
Supports and co-ordinates presentations
Provide analysis of current business results vs. Plan/Forecast highlighting opportunities and risks
Provide full support to the business leaders in evaluating the productivity initiatives and assess the impact on the financials
Review and challenge the planned assumptions with the budget owners and ensure they are in line with the company's direction and targets
Perform business assessments by providing value added diagnosis:
Ensure the analysis of relevant and reliable financial information for all 'stakeholders'
Track year to date performance and by key entity. Understand variances and analyze business drivers of same.
Conduct regular financial reviews with Franchise BP and BUCFO
Trend analysis (volume, pricing, costs) to assess accuracy of targets and recommend opportunities for improvement
Keep track of risks and opportunities to better assess outlook of performance
Assess reinvestments proposals, evaluate impact on PI and Bottler financial performance and make recommendations for approval accordingly
Support the monthly and year-end closing process and prepare clear and detailed explanation on the results to be provided in the monthly review forum
Track & analyze the actual spending by plant flow results & identify the reason of deviation vs. plan/ PY
Work closely with the control team to proactively identify actual vs. Forecast gaps and adjust for them
BU Planning Deliverables – MBR / QBR / Forecasts / Case Sales:
Support FBP in the MBR & QBR review within the BU and ensure qualitative submission.
Ensure processes are in place to meet Case Sales, DII requirements.
Consistent delivery of Forecast commitments of Net Revenue, NOPBT & OCF
Best Practice Tools:
Implement Best Practice tools which improve the accuracy, timelines and cost effectiveness of financials
Implement processes that support efficient financial analysis systems and which are responsive to the needs of customers, suppliers and internal partners
People Capability:
Execution of development plans & Bench building
Qualifications:
+6 years Finance Experience in FMCG
Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
Leadership Experience
FOBO/Commercial experience
Financial Planning & Analysis experience
Cross functional Knowledge Supply Chain/Commercial
Strong project management skills
Influence & Impact
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