YOUR OPPORTUNITY
- 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
- 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
- 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.
PERKS OF WORKING WITH US
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement
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
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
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!
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.