Job description
The closing date for this role will be 9th July 2014.
JOB SUMMARY:
Contributes to develop and provide details for a holistic view of the value creation across the system in order to support Region Finance Managers to identify risks & opportunities across the system within its specific Region.
Supports Finance organization on system thinking related to financial policies, programs, company investments, long-range goals and objectives.
This position provides accurate system economics analysis, insights, benchmarks and reports in a Region System Economics function. Supports Region System Economics Manager and Region Finance Manager in guiding the business by providing deep understanding of the financial condition and economics of the system.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Contributes in providing a complete view of the value creation across the system 65%
Understands, applies and articulates accounting and tax implications of all value sharing models
Determines value creation between all parties from suppliers to consumers by preparing the system value chain
Provides accurate system economics analysis and reports and supports Region System Economics Managers
Supports Region System Economics Manager to analyze and assess gaps and to identify revenue growth opportunities and commercial opportunities
Understands and provides the system revenue strategic framework from Long-Term (Long Range Plan) to yearly projections
Supports in defining system investment and program risks and provides recommendations like:
Bottler support investments, rebates
Cold Drink Equipment and Bottler Capital Investments, etc.
Performs financial analysis and performance tracking for investment decisions
New launches (extension, delist)
Cold Drink Equipment investments
Different OBPPC structures
Pre, post promotion analysis
CAPPRS performance tracking
Validate proof of purchase of CAPPRS
2. Participates in Collaborative Partnerships with Stakeholders (BU/Region Finance, Technical) 20%
Supports Region System Economics Manager and Region Finance Manager in interactions between Business Unit/Region/stakeholders in the Business Unit/Region and Group System Economics functions (Engaging stakeholders in the region to provide required data within given time frame and standards). Ensures Region Finance Managers are supported in the area of System Economics.
Supports from a region point of view the Business Unit Portfolio Management within the Business Unit in the area of System Economics during Long Range Plan and Business Plan
3. Ensures guidelines are applied within Region: 15%
System Health Corridor guidelines.
Concentrate Pricing models for Region
New product development guidelines, etc.
COMMUNICATION COMPLEXITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff and to interact with upper management.
Internal
Region Finance Manager (advisory/problem solving, brain storming) (receive guidance, supervision, coaching),
Business Unit System Economics Manager (service requests, issue management)
Region System Economics Manager
Associates within the Region Finance function (leadership, guidance, coaching)
Interaction with BU functions and Group/HQ functions
Group and Business Unit Strategic Planning, Technical, and PAC Managers/Analysts (partner, support, data validation)
ANALYSIS:
This position will require sophisticated and contemporary information management and superior analytic skills and expertise. The individual must also possess exceptional collaboration and organization skills/capabilities; with the ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Since a part of the position is a new area, the job will need to develop new approaches to solve issues.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
Contributes on creating the structure for business cases, assigns resources in the system and establishes processes and routines.
INNOVATION:
Supports continuous improvement by applying standardized processes and templates
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct reportsQUALIFICATIONS / COMPENTENCIES / SKILLS:
- Leader of Self
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical skills
- Financial knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Communicating effectively
- Thinking systemically
- Building value based relationships
Additionally:
Accepts accountability
Provides excellent support to partners based on a deep understanding of their strategies and associated value chain implications.
Demonstrates adaptability in analyzing new ideas and making recommendations
The ability to analyze information to derive insights to financial results.
The ability to collaborate with cross-functional peers to define optimization and required analysis and deliverables needed from them and ensure commitment on their calendar.
Technical skills
Financial & Economical Analysis
Planning and Forecasting skills
Performance Management
Understanding of GAAP, Cost Accounting / Analysis
RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:
4+ years of experience in a multinational environment with financial analysis.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
University/Bachelor’s degree – Minimum
Postgraduate/Master’s degree – Preferred
CULTURAL DIVERSITY:
This position requires working in diverse environments and with multicultural teams.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal travel is required through the Region.
At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.
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