Posted
29-May-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
India
Location
Gurgaon
Lead recruiter
Vibhuti Shrotria
Function
All Finance
Reporting Line
Controller - Supply Chain Finance
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Opportunity

This finance role focuses on leading the financial reporting and business partnering for manufacturing cost (material & overhead finance) of India market and providing valuable analytical insights to the India Supply chain & procurement teams to drive performance excellence. This role will be responsible for driving various value engineering ideas and should find new initiatives based on detailed analysis and must ensure end to end execution of initiative by aligning cross functional stake holder as and when required.

About You
  • You are expected to lead periodic manufacturing cost performance reviews with cross functional stake holders & to evaluate new initiatives. 
  • The individual will manage projects focusing on cost control & optimization, provide analysis & decision support to the cross functional teams in understanding ways to drive the focus on efficiency, taking the business forward. 
  • This role will be having a key role in annual manufacturing cost budgeting exercise, monthly performance reporting, and ensuring system hygiene on cost booking in correct heads by various plant team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With Our Consumer At The Heart Your Key Focus Will Be:
  • Performance measurement & Reporting: 
    • Leading material cost financial reporting activities, including Monthly/Quarterly/Annual closure of books
    • Leading overhead cost financial reporting activities, including Monthly/Quarterly/Annual closure of books
    • Monthly review of working capital, close monitoring of slow-moving stocks and ensure adequacy of Inventory provisions as per policy.
    • Forecasting and highlighting risks & opportunities of manufacturing & distribution cost
    • Leading and delivering the budgeting activities for manufacturing & distribution cost for AMEA markets
  • Value Engineering projects:
    • Driving value engineering initiatives of India with the objective of delivering flat cost year on year
    • Tracking value engineering projects (target vs projects identified vs actual saving realized)
    • Providing saving opportunities basis data analysis & benchmarking and aligning way forward to reduce cost with cross functional stake holders.
    • Validate stock ordering plan for optimal utilization of cash.
  • Compliance & Controls: 
    • Validate manufacturing cost posting in correct cost buckets.
    • Sample checking to ensure proper approvals in place for any expense paid beyond contract limits.
    • Ensure inventory controls across plants and depots to have optimal utilization of working capita

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The Skills And Experience Needed To Create Your Legacy:
  • Min 3 years of experience of financial reporting and performance management preferable across manufacturing organisations
  • CA/ ICWA/MBA Finance is required
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, strong commercial acumen 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong business partnering skills; ability to influence market stakeholders and build trust with key stakeholders
  • Experience of working in cross functional environment 
  • Advanced Excel skills, including financial model building
  • Experience working with SAP and BI desirable.

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