Territory Finance Specialist (Central Luzon)

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Reporting to: Regional Finance Manager

Duty Post: Central Luzon (Pampanga, Talavera, or Tarlac)

Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. 

Territory Finance Specialist

The position is primarily responsible to support the Regional Finance Manager in providing financial insights and advisory through cross functional collaboration during planning, pre-implementation analysis, monitoring and post implementation analysis of Marketing Investments of his/her zone.

As the Title of the Job in the area of Department/Area, you will: 

• STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP / CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION (3-4 BRANCHES)
• Proactively provide financial advice and insights on investment and marketing programs related initiative, including planning of pre and post implementation KPI’s for review, analysis and deliberations.
• Coordinates with M&S team on finalization of OPB and with sales team on the commercial sense (Profit and loss analysis, Program Optimization Planner (POP)), execution, control and review of the programs.
• Engages with Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales team on the level, utilization/reallocation, replenishment, and other status on inventory of promotional/premium items within the span of territory including all channels (DP, DSO)
• Institute process for controls, mechanics and validation of marketing programs- Drives process reviews and continuous improvements
• PLANNING AND BUDGETING (3-4 BRANCHES)- Business partnering with M&S team (FMZM, TCL, Territory Development Lead (TDL)) on proposal of marketing initiatives
• Perform analytical checks on financial impact of bottoms-up marketing initiatives before endorsement to RFM.
• Build a trusted partnership with M&S team in the governance of working capital, budgets, actuals and accruals (e.g., Zone budget forecast and administration).
• Execute premium item code testing and maintenance in TME subsystem in coordination with M&S partners.
• Finance POC for Marketing promo codes testing and other needed support for M&S programs.
• Liaise with Entity Finance, BFS and Internal Control to seek alignment on controls and requirements (e.g. Credit Limit, sampling, review, etc) for M&S initiatives
• ion Purpose Full Partial Full Partial REPORTING AND ANALYSIS (3-4 BRANCHES)
• Reviews, analyzes, monitors trade investment performance and before and after sales contribution of the approved program.
• Validate accuracy of results and performance reflected in the Marketing Dashboard/ post implementation report.
• Reviews/analyze and monitors the aging and usage/utilization of premium items in collaboration with Marketing and Supply Chain Team, including instituting an inventory count in DP & DSO warehouse within the zone (3-4 branches + 1-2 DPs)
• PROJECTS / OTHER ADHOC TASK
• Lead in projects / Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the line manage
• CBU/Zone initiatives for process improvements

Requirements: 

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalent. CPA and or MBA is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of total working experience. 3 years of experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and 2 years in supervisory role and/or 3 years in financial analysis role
• With background on budget and Analysis
• With background on inventory management
• Knowledgeable in profit and loss Statement, trends, analysis and modeling.
• With experience in compliance and presentations
• Willing to do fieldwork/ travel 50%
• Can speak both English & Tagalog. Local language/dialect on the assigned territory is an advantage
• Functional Skills:
• Ability to work independently and manage pressure to meet deadlines
• Highly team oriented individual/ Business partnering mindset
• Excellent communication and analytical skills in interpreting financial data and influence decisions
• Insightful and proactive
• Strong business acumen
• Proficient in MS Office, mainly Excel (Functions / Formula), Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent in communication (oral & written) and presentation skills
• Must be flexible, proactive, highly organized and detail oriented
•  Good understanding of integrated systems (e.g., ERP). Knowledgeable in SAP is an advantage

This job announcement has been prepared following the latest Global mobility policies.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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