Posted
10-Sep-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Puerto Rico
Location
Catano, Puerto Rico
Lead recruiter
Alissa Rojas Peraza
Function
All Finance
Reporting Line
Finance Director Supply Chain
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

You Opportunity
  • Your goal will be to coordinate, maintain and control an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the company. 
  • You will be part of a vibrant global organization with strong values, where we treat each other as Family, encourage each other to be Fearless with Founder’s Mentality. 
About You
  • To be successful in this role you will be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean, matrix organization. 
  • You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. 
  • You are always looking for opportunities to process improve or build efficiencies as you have a Fearless and Founders mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Being the senior accounting business partner for all  Puerto Rico is: 
  • Serve as the 'One point of Contact' for both markets as well as Supply Centers with regards to volume requirements / replenishment forecast. 
  • Become the key point of contact for any supply question from your market’s stakeholders as well as regional and global stakeholders.
  • Lead the preparation of standards costs for the fiscal year. 
  • Support budget and latest forecast (LE) processes. 
  • Evaluate company’s fiscal position and generate financial and operational reports at local, regional, and global levels (ex. business review, transfer price, trading analysis & financial statements). 
  • Support month-end closing process, generate reports and analyze results to ensure financial statements are accurate, reconcile and reflect true picture of the business performance. 
  • Responsible for accurate inventory valuation: capitalization of variances, transactions in accounting systems, actual cost valuation, and GL reconciliation. 
  • Advise and assist other Bacardi sites in bulk accounting matters (STDs, variances, accounting, etc). 
  • Support preparation of the long-term strategic plan balancing short-term goals with long-term strategic objectives making certain the operations have the necessary resources to deliver its annual target, continuous improvement projects and investment targets. 
  • Able to translate numbers, prepare and present a clear business story. 
  • Support Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB), a driver-based cost management process, to ensure the operation has the right level of resources to be competitive, enabling transparent business decisions and trade-offs on resource allocation and maximizing cost efficiency. 
  • Leverage the company’s shared services for non-added value activities. 
  • Follow, support, and ensure execution of Bacardi’s internal controls, policies, and procedures. 
  • Apply root cause analysis and develop financial models based on the analysis to support organizational decision making. 
  • Partner / collaborate with other departments to enhance performance, foster strategic enablers, and develop solutions to achieve company’s objectives. 
  • Make educated business decisions anticipating outcomes and see logical consequences while navigating risks and uncertainty. Find solutions to pressing issues in a timely matter. 
  • Communicate in a clear and concise manner while building a good rapport with Primos across all levels. 
  • Other tasks required for the position such as participating in Finance, Operations and Supply Chain projects. 
  • Comply with the norms and procedures of Environmental, Heath, Security, Quality and Policies established by the company.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The Skills And Experience Needed To Create Your Legacy:
  • 4-5+ years experience in Account Reconciliation, Inventory Management & Reconciliation, Inventory Costing, and Cost Accounting
  • Degree in Finance / Accounting
  • Experience in Supply Chain 
  • Knowledge of SAP / Oracle 
  • Knowledge of MS Office / Teams 
  • Time management., Problem-solving, Analytical, Strategic and Planning skills 
  • Experience in FMCG industry, Spirit industry, Manufacturing or Auditing
  • High learning agility, adaptability, and track record of exceptional results
  • Strong analytical skills, able to take complex ideas and summarize into concise insights and recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills; work globally across the organization with key stakeholders including senior management.
  • Decision making and Stakeholder Management 
  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership
  • Highly organized, motivated, detail oriented, a sense of urgency, and an ability to prioritize tasks
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, other languages are a plus

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