Posted
23-Dec-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Costa Rica
Location
Escazu
Lead recruiter
Irene Castro
Function
Finance
Reporting Line
Supervisor, BES, FAS, Structure Cost • BES
On-site/Remote
Hybrid
Level of experience
Professional (Management)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Opportunity

This role will own the analysis and insights generation related to Structure costs for Latin & American countries. Will be responsible for presenting and following up on this monthly analysis with the Senior Leadership of the region and will be responsible for annual processes such as budgeting, Latest Estimate (LE), Outlook, among others. This role requires interactions across different functions as a resource to the markets and BES. This role will regularly interact with several organizational levels, ranging from staff to the Senior Leadership team in the region.  As a key enabling position in the service center, a customer service mindset is essential. 

About You

The Prim@ in the role requires a strong analytical skill, being able to transform big amounts of financial data into meaningful insights for market decision makers.

A great customer service and well-developed communication and presentation skills is required for the success of this position. 

In this role you will be able to influence the decision-making process for the structure costs spending to impact positively the business performance and achieve the BEST 10.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be
  • Prepare the Monthly forecast for the structure investment as part of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
  • Monthly variance analysis, including employee investment and other structure investment components
  • Annual Budget and quarterly LE Process, including monthly outlooks  
  • Cost center master data administration and financial management
  • Monthly review presentation for Country and Regional Directors 
  • Propose and perform process improvements for the Structure Investment management.
  • Coordinate any corrections required in the actuals.
  • Keep close communication with the regional leadership team to ensure the actuals are aligned with the budgets. 
  • Influence the business to make correct decisions about structure costs spending to influence the performance positively and achieve the BEST 10.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The skills and experience needed to create your legacy
  • Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong financial background, including knowledge of the Balance Sheet and P&L.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues.
  • Ability to transform financial data into key insights for decision making 
  • Great stakeholder management
  • Being able to manage sensitive/confidential information with markets.
  • Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (particularly MS Excel).
  • Proactive individual that can collaborate and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to encourage creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing company practices and mindsets. 
Personal Qualities
  • University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related discipline-
  • Strengths in building trusting relationships and influencing stakeholders to provide the necessary inputs to create accurate insights for markets
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and change approach as required
  • Advanced English – written and verbal (C1 level). 

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