Posted
20-Aug-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Thailand
Location
Bangkok
Lead recruiter
Joanna Laskowiecka
Function
All Finance
Reporting Line
SEA Senior Finance Manager
On-site/Remote
Hybrid
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Challenge
  • You will drive & influence the commercial plans and decisions that help achieving the delivery of financial targets.
  • Be integral to driving commercial success and financial excellence for Thailand across all channels. 
  • Be part of a high performing cross-functional team developing strategic revenue growth management, leading our pricing strategies across our portfolio of brands and then execution of these strategy through efficient and effective trade spend management with customers.
About You
  • We want you to think differently; to challenge and explore; to stretch our business thinking.
  • You are passionate, driven, confident and collaborative – combining financial acumen with commercial strategy
  • You will work collaboratively with both our internal commercial teams as well as with external partners and guide them through our financial targets and strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With Our Consumer At The Heart Your Key Focus Will Be:

An integral part of the role will be working alongside the commercial teams to drive sales results and performance relative to our plans and targets.  

You will lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews along with forward business forecast processes as well as own the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) strategy for Thailand with our Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams to deliver optimized net sales value objectives.

Additionally, you will build annual trade spend plans aligned with RGM strategy across trade spend discount depths, promotional tactics and sales mix across national and independent customers. Partner Sales to optimize the trade spend budgets through timely and accurate reporting, value-added actionable insights and in depth analytics as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering – Partner Commercial Head & respective Channel Sales teams to drive sales results & performance relative to our plans and targets.  Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews along with forward business forecast processes.

Revenue Growth Management – Own the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) strategy for Thailand with our Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams to deliver optimized net sales value objectives.

Trade Spend Optimization – Build annual trade spend plans aligned with RGM strategy across trade spend discount depths, promotional tactics and sales mix across national and independent customers. Partner Sales to optimize the trade spend budgets through timely and accurate reporting, value-added actionable insights and in depth analytics as required.

Process Improvement & Working Capital Efficiencies – Champion, lead and continuously improve the business processes by reviewing tools, systems, reporting and capabilities to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Work towards improving the working capital for the legal entity.

People – Proactively identify learning and development opportunities across variety of business stakeholders and playing a key role in executing robust plans to raise acumen.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The Skills And Experience Needed To Create Your Legacy:
  • Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships with internal (Matrix) and external partners (Distributors & Customers).
  • Proficiency in Thai and English languages. Spoken knowledge of any other Southeast Asian languages will be considered as an added advantage.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, solution oriented & pro-active.
  • Strong Communicator & Strong Analytical Capability to work with figures.
  • Proficiency with Excel & Building & Navigating through financial reports.
  • Knowledge of the spirits industry in Thailand market (will be advantageous).
  • Experience in Accounting and management of statutory financials (minimum 6 years) / Commercial Finance (6 to 8 years); experience in FMCG / Spirits industry (minimum 8 years).
  • Strategic acumen and strong focus on result and execution.
Personal Qualities:
  • Numerical reasoning and analytical skills, with well-developed written and verbal communication, presentation skills.
  • You demonstrate resilience by overcoming challenges and staying calm under pressure.
  • Proficiency to communicate effectively and clearly in English.

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 WITH 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
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!
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.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE                  Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A Founder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Watch our career stories