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The Coca-Cola Company Senior Director, Stills Finance - North Zone in Ciudad de México, Mexico
For 138+ years The Coca-Cola Company has grown to become the most recognizable brand in the world. As we have diversified our portfolio organically and inorganically, we are constantly adapting and leading the ever-changing market. As we navigate the dynamic global environment, we continue to evolve and innovate.
As a Stills Finance Sr Director you will be the business partner who co-leads the LATAM Stills strategy and maximizes System's value based on an integrated understanding of the business, while boosting people's experience.
You will also play a crucial role in fostering and maintaining close collaboration with the different bottlers in Mexico to align business opportunities and to manage the different business models related to the Stills categories. This role serves as the primary point of contact for Jugos Del Valle (Mexican Joint Venture focused on producing and supporting Stills Beverages) and it is also responsible of representing KO in the Financial Committee of this company.
This position requires a solid understanding of P&L dynamics, Financial Modeling, Value Chain Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Intelligence and ROI analysis. Data driven, strong analytical skills as well as good communications are key to achieving these position requirements.
The ideal candidate will be able to set an agenda that could combine supporting key strategical and transformational initiatives to accelerate Stills business growth in Mexico and, at the same time, handling core FP&A processes.
Location: Mexico
No relocation provided.
What You'll Do for Us:
Strengthen franchise relationships with Mexican Bottlers & Jugos Del Valle Finance teams.
Support business transformation initiatives working closely with the KO Stills Leadership and Bottler's teams.
Partner with Category teams (Marketing, Operations, Finance, etc.) to accelerate portfolio opportunities for the Stills Business.
Manage the Stills Business alongside GMs through: 1) providing business performance perspective, 2) assessing key risks and opportunities, 3) supporting financial valuations of plans/initiatives (acceleration plans, pricing initiatives, etc.) and 4) working on sound projections (Long Range Plan, Business Plan, Rolling Estimate, Closing Estimates, among others).
Elevate people's experience in the Stills Finance team
Functional related activities:
Role model the "Leadership in the Network" definition
Provide holistic understanding of business performance inside the Franchise.
Use a fact-based, analytic, strategic approach to collaborate across Franchise
Deliver core financial strategies, practices and solutions, to grow business profitability in a sustainable way
Being a reference for the team and contribute to people's development
Qualification & Requirements
10 years of leadership experience in Finance. Key areas: Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance for a Category/Market, Financial Analysis, Business Development
5 years of Massive Consumption Companies experience. Deep understanding of production, selling and distribution processes.
Financial Modeling and Valuation. Ability to build models from scratch and support business decisions based on them.
Business Intelligence. Capable of designing and building processes and tools to transform raw data into comprehensive information.
Understanding of profitability dynamics. Being able to understand/anticipate the impacts of business strategies across the business.
Bottling business dynamics. Not necessary but a plus
Mastery of (required):
Influence and communication
Financial modeling and presentations
Production, Selling and Distribution processes
Profitability (P&L)
Analytical Thinking
Communication focus:
Franchise Stills Leadership and Teams
Bottlers local management leadership (finance, commercial, etc)
JV's finance team
Platform service
What We Can Do For You
Flexible Time: As a company we support collaboration, getting work done effectively and providing employees with the flexibility they need on an individual basis.
Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to act faster and learn from people all over the world.
Leadership Development Programs: We have a wealth of continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and develop as an inspirational leader.
Belonging to a Community: We are an Organization that believes in our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, allowing everyone to bring their best to work.
Diverse Customers: We work with thousands of customers each day which range from international large-retail chains, grocery stores, restaurants, airports, and so many more.
Skills Value Chain; Financial Modeling; Economics; Budgeting; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Group Problem Solving; Microsoft Office; Communication; Forecasting Process (Inactive); Decision Making; Teamwork; Internal Auditing; Financial Analysis; Preparation of Financial Reports
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.