Jr Manager Financial Planning at Bacardi in Mexico

Jr Manager Financial Planning Location: Tultitlan YOUR OPPORTUNITY The FP&A & Marketing Finance Jr. Manager plays a critical role in driving financial planning and business performance for the Mexico business, partnering with the Finance Director to steer the company’s P&L from Volume to EFO and drive business performance. This role goes beyond financial analysis. It is a central position responsible for leading end to end financial planning, ensuring strong governance of marketing and Structure Investments, and providing clear visibility on the key drivers of business performance. Acting as a trusted finance partner to the Leadership Team, the role translates financial insights into strategic actions, influencing key business decisions and ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and commercial priorities, while partnering closely with the Marketing organization to drive disciplined and value accretive A&P investments. RESPONSABILITIES: Key objectives: ·Lead end to end financial planning across the business, owning Forecast, IBP and Annual Plan, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and financial outcomes ·Own and steer the company’s P&L performance from Volume to EFO, providing clear visibility on key drivers, risks and opportunities ·Drive performance management across the business, translating financial results into actionable insights and influencing decision making at Leadership Team level ·Own governance and optimization of Structure Investments, ensuring disciplined cost management and alignment with business priorities ·Act as the finance lead for Marketing, driving rigorous evaluation of A&P investments and ensuring strong return and alignment with brand strategy ·Influence cross functional stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, RGM and Supply to align financial targets with commercial execution ·Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and analytics, enhancing visibility, speed and quality of decision making ·Lead and develop the FP&A & Marketing Finance Analyst, building strong analytical capabilities and a high-performance mindset Develop talent and capability ·Build and scale strong analytical and business partnering capabilities within the team, enabling better and faster decision making ·Position Finance as a strategic partner to the business, strengthening influence across Marketing and cross functional stakeholders Drive a high-performance culture, fostering ownership, accountability and continuous improvement SKILLS: Experience ·Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Actuarial Science or related field ·5 to 8 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Marketing Finance or similar roles ·Experience in FMCG or consumer goods industry within multinational and matrix organizations preferred ·Proven track record of driving business impact through financial planning and performance management Technical Capabilities ·Strong capability to translate financial data into clear business actions influencing decision making ·Ability to evaluate and optimize investments, ensuring disciplined allocation of resources and strong return on investment ·Advanced analytical and modelling skills, with proficiency in Excel and experience working with SAP and Power BI Leadership & Soft Skills ·Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and shape decision making at senior leadership level ·Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders ·Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of commercial drivers and how they translate into financial performance ·Ability to operate in complex and fast paced environments, managing ambiguity, prioritizing effectively and driving results Languages ·English: Advanced (mandatory), with the ability to communicate effectively in a business and senior stakeholder environment PERSONAL QUALITIES: ·Living our Values and demonstrating high Learning Agility will be fundamental not only for success in this role, but also for long-term growth within Bacardi In this role, you will: ·Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability, acting with an entrepreneurial mindset ·Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement to deliver better business outcomes ·Operate with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset, connecting financial insights with business impact Build strong relationships and foster collaboration across functions 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 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.