Responsible for supporting the assigned commercial brand(s) in the preparation and analysis of the monthly ADS, Plan, Update, LRP (Long Rage Plan), LBE (Last Best Estimate) and Entity forecast. Responsible for the preparation, analysis and/or comments on monthly reports, as required by Corporate. Responsible of the preparation analysis and comments of LBE’s (Last Best Estimates) and for supporting the monthly Demand process for the assigned brands. Monitor and evaluate actual performance of each P&L line on a monthly basis and prepare corresponding reports to present during Demand Meetings and/or Sales and Operations Planning Meetings, as applicable. Support Commercial Divisions on product profitability analysis (current and new products), budget preparation, Product P&L’s generation, budget monitoring, among others. Responsible of updating and tying out actual data from SAP and supporting the demand/financial planning applications on a monthly basis or as required by users.
Support assigned commercial brand team(s) in the preparation and submission of the ADS, Plan, Update, Entity and Long Range Plan (LRP) packages and their related supporting documentation. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all requested documents.
Understand and analyze all price/volume demand/financial planning components including but not limited to: understanding of rebates, co pay, chargebacks, price increases, in market to market reconciliation, inventory/channel levels, so as to support the commercial team in proper strategic decision making when building sales forecasts.
Support Commercial Finance Planning Manager in the coordination and preparation of local sales and expenses meetings for ADS, Plan, Update and LRP cycles. Support budget owners in their preparation of presentations, provide data and prepare analysis, as needed.
Make sure that the information residing in the financial systems for the S&OP process is reliable and updated. Provide tools to the commercial team to allow them to make an appropriate and comprehensive sales and expenses forecast according to the market and business environment. Document assumptions and occurrences for each product family to facilitate the decision-making. Participate and support commercial team in the ensure review and analysis of KPIs in preparation for the S&OP meetings.
Support Commercial Finance Planning manager in the consolidation of the information that is going to be used in the Standard and Operating Procedures (S&OP) meeting
Maintenance and uploading of sales, expenses and other financial related data into the financial and demand planning and related systems.
Monitoring, validation and analysis of variances of monthly sales and expenses. Process will include, but will not be limited to, validation between the existing ERP System among any other systems implemented by the Corporation to support the Accounting, Demand and Financial Planning functions. The names of these systems and uses may change as the corporation adapts to business needs.
Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting to headquarters, as per financial policy requirements.
Preparation of local monthly financial reporting and other analysis as requested by management.
Provide financial support to Business Unit Managers, Product Managers, Directors, General Manager, and other support areas. Support will include, but will not be limited to, preparation of financial analysis, P&Ls (total affiliate and by product, as needed), and applications training.
Support management in strategic initiatives and teams, as directed.
Accountable for accuracy and quality of financial analysis and timeliness of ADS, Plan, UPD and LRP packages, among others. Assure that the assigned day-to-day tasks are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and objectives within limits of his/her delegated responsibility and to make day-to-day decisions concerning budget process. Receive project assignment with scope/goals defined. The precision and magnitude of the work has a direct impact in the company's results and on the decisions, management take to implement the Plan and Updates.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Strong analytical skills
Capable of handling multiple priorities
Proficient PC software (Microsoft) and various database applications
Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in both English and Spanish
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to understand accounting cycle and prepare financial analysis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Analyze complex accounting and budget situations
Experience using SAP
Solve a variety of issues, such as budget variances, processes improvement, as well as problem solving related with programs and systems used in the Financial/Demand Planning area.
Three or more years of experience in accounting and/or finance.
Budgeting and forecasting experience.
Reporting experience.
Knowledge of financial and accounting theory and practice.
Knowledge of business and financial principles.
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