Financial Specialist

Job title:

Financial Specialist

Company:

Bacardi

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITYYour OpportunityAs a Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in conducting financial analysis, ensuring that the finance/accounting processes are compliant with Bacardi policies and guidelines and sustaining a strong control environment to prevent financial risks. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data, as well as performing detailed accounts reviews and variance analyses. Based in our Warsaw office, you will join a dynamic team of highly educated and experienced finance professionals, while connecting and working with the broader Bacardi finance team and other global teams.About YouThis role requires strong interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with counterparts in various functions, global finance teams, colleagues from our Shared Service Centres and external auditors. Success in this position depends on your ability to operate and coordinate seamlessly within our matrix organization. A proactive attitude and a continuous improvement mindset will distinguish you as a key contributor to our team’s success.To thrive in this role, you should bring solid finance knowledge and experience, likely in your second or third position, with a background in a similar role. You take pride in driving change and maximise efficiency and you consistently deliver high-quality results.RESPONSIBILITIESWith our consumer at the heart your key focus will be

• Take responsibility for the month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting process. Provide monthly/quarterly commentary on financial submission and report quarterly financial schedules
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet detailed review and variance analysis, prepare relevant Manual Journals, review and approve Manual Journals requests, review accruals and ensure that the proper supporting documentation is available, approve intercompany recharges
• Provide support and follow-up to the internal SOX controls process and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and control owners to reach the ‘zero-deficiency’ target
• Work collaboratively with relevant internal and external stakeholders and global functions, coordinate to deliver information and analysis on a timely and efficient basis
• Provide support for Pension accounting
• Provide support for various tax and statutory reporting requirements (internal and external) as well as for internal and external audits to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting
• Prepare the annual Statutory Financial Statements bridge in collaboration with the Financial Statements team
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency enhancements within the finance function, provide support in driving strong governance and controls
• Prepare PowerPoint accounts presentations, consolidate Disclosures and other Reporting requirements
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives

SKILLS & EXPERIENCEThe skills and experience needed to create your legacy

• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to address complex financial issues that may arise.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with teams from different cultural backgrounds and languages, at ease to work in a matrix organisation.
• Detail oriented with the ability to capture information in a clear, concise manner and can adapt information for various audience.
• Strong Accounting skills (US GAAP).
• Digitally savvy, with experience in ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office.
• Must be fluent in English. Other languages a plus.
• Handling pressure and setbacks with composure, maintaining focus on tasks at hand.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Personal Qualities

• Process focused with an understanding of end-to-end business processes and their financial impacts.
• Skilled at organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and resource constraints to optimize results.
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership.
• 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.

LEADERSHIP AGILITYAt 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 USAt 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.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:56:52 GMT

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