Regional Finance Analyst / Business Controller â??

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years experience in business controlling and/or finance - LIQUOR / FMCG industry.
• Relevant degree qualification, English fluent, French is advantageous
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills.
• Experience in generating process documentation and reports.
• Good business understanding, interested in sales and marketing.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (macro, programming), PowerPoint, multi-dimensional tools (ESSBASE, EOS, Microsoft database type) are necessary.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Integrity and rigor are a must, as well as pro activity and team spirit.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
• Strong customer service orientation
• Able to exercise independent judgment and take action on it
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situationsÂ

DUTIES Â BUSINESS ANALYSIS

• Prepare ACTUAL monthly reports - Revenue, Variance, Mid-Month, Month End forecasting. • Coordinate business reporting (monthly shipments/depletions/stock tracking) • Develop, maintain accurate & user-friendly performance tracking tools (Power BI and others) • Aggregate reporting & insights to identify risks & opportunities vs forecast. • Coordinate efficient information flow & coordinate customer risk queries • Partner with FD in preparing Business Reviews and adhoc analysis. STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Lead financial forecast processes • Build LE/Budget/R&O forecasts for Regional Office • Support Regional Team in a five year plan update and Brand Planning. A&P + FUNDS TO THE TRADE

• Consolidate monthly reporting files to analyse Actual vs Forecast • Coordinate the tracking to ensure efficient process across European marke • Follow up Regional A&P budgets vs Actual, prepare monthly and end of year accruals • Perform audit on invoices received (reality check) and keep record of justification. • Manage Risk & opportunity to monitor FY landing estimate versus budget/ OVERHEAD COSTS

• Lead forecast processes for European regional office and SA market • Build and consolidate monthly reporting files to analyse forecasts • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting providing monthly follow-up • Prepare monthly & end of year accruals for Regional office and Company. PRICING PROCESS

• Manage Price list update process to ensu

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