Coca-Cola European Partners
The function
In this function you will directly report to the Associate Director Finance and have a close cooperation with the Sales & Marketing teams and the Share Service Center (SSC) in Sofia . The successful candidate has the drive and capability to provide the Sales & Marketing organization of relevant financial information that contributes to efficient decision-making process for the purpose of planning and control activities:
• Business Development / Revenue Management; analyze, evaluate and present financial consequences of the proposed commercial decisions to the sales teams and management
• Planning & Control; translate business strategies into concrete financial information, scenarios and deliverables for the monthly forecast, Long Range Plan (LRP) and the Annual Business Plan (ABP)
• Financial analysis and recommendations; information about volume, revenue, profit and customer marketing investments including the integrity of this financial information.
As our Business Controller you will significantly contribute to our Finance Function Vision to “Be a valued business partner guiding strategic decisions, delivering superior customer service, and driving long-term profitable growth”.
Key responsibilities would include but, are not limited to:
- Helping to determine profitability standards for customers per (sub) channel, to support the efficient decision-making process and serving revenue growth management;
- Continuous development of tools and reporting to increase understanding of the revenue and profitability for channels, customers, brands and packages;
- Support the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Closing process
- Identify and assess relevant KBI's and prepare reports with the aim to account for their performance
- Translating Sales strategy into concrete objectives and financial information during the Long Range Plan and the Annual Business Plan;
- Control and monitoring of the Marketing budgets;
- Monitor that within the sales organization all relevant company procedures and standards (SOX controls, RFCA procedure etc.) are observed.
- Drive efficiency and effectiveness across the finance function;
- Participate in different projects
- Bachelor degree (pre is master degree) in accounting, business or finance
- 3-5 years experience in a similar role in a multinational organization
- Understanding of FMCG business (including key financial drivers and metrics)
- Customer focused mind set and strong Business Partner skills
- Being able to manage change within an organization
- Strong ownership with respect to the performance of the business
- Knowledge of / experience with SAP and advanced excel/ powerpoint knowledge, including experience with financial
- Strong presentation skills
- Effective communication and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills and effective way of working
- Can-do mentality
- Fluent Dutch and English skills
From a secret recipe to a bold idea and very proud traditions we build the future. Coca-Cola European Partners is one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottlers operating locally in twelve territories in Western Europe. We manufacture, distribute, sell and market some of the world’s best brands in non-alcoholic beverages. Our vision is to be the best beverage sales and customer service company. Best means establishing a winning and inclusive culture, being our customers’ most valued supplier and always strive to do our business in a sustainable way.