Finance Analyst - Business Performance Middle East and Africa(MEA) - 12 Months Contract

[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.]

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

You will be responsible for crafting and empowering best-in-class forecasting and strategy. You will be accountable for providing proactive and actionable insights through analysis of financial and commercial performance across the Middle East and Africa Region.

You will play an integral role in supporting the review of commercial performance, identification of risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights during all our weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings. You will interact significantly with the commercial teams to monitor depletion performance and deliver accurate forecasting practices.

About You

You are intellectually curious and enjoy working in a dynamic environment within a high performing team.

You are pro-active in driving continuous improvement. Your ability to analyze and interpret multiple data points, clearly communicate recommendations, and influence multiple stakeholders will make you an integral part of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Key point of contact in the MEA Finance business performance team, working closely with the Senior Manager Business Performance and Projects MEA, Finance Director MEA, Managing Director MEA and Area Directors along with their commercial teams, focusing on forward-looking analysis, value-generating insights and performance reporting versus execution of commercial strategies
• Enhance data-driven and data-informed decision-making by creating and/or augmenting reporting that will increase efficiency, accuracy, and scope and will be the benchmark for the business.
• Be at the forefront of providing strategic analysis and practical direction MEA to ensure maximisation of brand value (gross profit) per overall strategy
• Drive analytics and reviews of commercial forecast against market and brand trends, challenging commercial where necessary to ensure forecast accuracy
• Assist and support Annual Planning, Business Reviews, and QBRs.
• Demonstrate good judgment and ability to manage details yet see the bigger picture to ensure solution alignment
• Strong contributor/supporter of business cycles: planning, budgeting, performance reviews, assessment of R&O, drivers & solutions
• Continuously identify risks and opportunities by analysing industry trends to provide commercial insights to the broader organisation.
• Takes lead support role in managing and executing ad-hoc projects
• Become the subject matter expert for usage of internal/external data systems, including training on reporting cadence, tools, and solutions
• Support senior leadership on key strategic decisions as a wider part of AMEA Finance
• Be the agent of change to move the MEA team from intuitive to fact based, data driven decision making
  
  

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Solid Financial Acumen, strong Analytical background, technical skills, data savvy, ability to execute strategies in market appropriately
• Healthy internal & external working relationships, especially with Commercial teams, Distributor, and other Support teams
• High comfort modelling and understanding large and complex data sets into useful information and insights
• Good judgment and ability to manage details yet see the bigger picture to ensure solutions alignment (Win/Win Scenario)
• Ability to understand and influence decision making, especially commercial decisions
• Thought Leadership, Partnership, & Value Creation Mindset Mentality
• Ability to balance sense of urgency / timeliness with data/facts, but able to drive to timely decisions efficiently
• Strong Communication Skills - written, verbal, presentation
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels to achieve desired goals
• Knowledge of building models and dashboards
  
  

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.

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
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• 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.