Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement

Refresco•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

12d

About The Position

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Position Description: Reporting to the Manager Procurement Finance, the Senior Procurement Financial Analyst functions include building finance models to support procurement day to day operations while applying skills and knowledge of SAP, Excel and PowerPoint.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must. Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications.
Good knowledge of SAP (or other ERP systems)
Excellent communicator and team player
Solid Organization Skills
Strong Analytical Skills
Accounting knowledge and experience
Able to identify where problems exist and able to resolve them with little supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in Business (finance or accounting)
3 to 5 years of relevant finance experience; consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge of SAP or other large ERP system preferred.
Experience working cross functionally with other business teams is required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master-level education a plus
Finance or Accounting accreditation preferred, but not required (e.g. CFA, CA or CPA).

Responsibilities

Utilize accounting-based knowledge and advanced Excel skills to effectively communicate financial data for decision making at Sr. levels of the organization.
Work with the procurement category leaders and cross functional teams to build financial models and provide analysis needed to support procurement day to day operations, and special projects.
Build, maintain & improve commodity models, research market activity and provide analytics to support internal customers.
Material Master Maintenance
Standard Cost Maintenance
Vendor Contract and Info Record Maintenance
Contract Maintenance
All other Purchasing related files within SAP
Own critical aspects of the monthly financial reporting processes and close deliverables as well as periodic forecasting.
Ability to compose concise, simplified written descriptions of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis and effective “storytelling” to engage and influence the audience.
Develop a solid understanding of the business supported and customers’ needs.
Proactively analyze and provide data and gather agreement with all partners on relevant issues.
Responsible for timely entry and maintenance of purchasing related information into SAP
Continuously verify system information to ensure data integrity of all files requiring purchasing data ownership (Purchasing and Costing files)
Provides reports and inquiries to Global Procurement staff with respect to: forecasting, inventory, historical purchases, claims or any other
With support of Senior Buyers, ensure smooth transitions during periods of product changes including introductions, deletions and / or changes to existing raw materials. This must be done in a very timely manner to ensure purchasing related information is maintained / communicated as fast and as accurately as possible
Responsible for all updates to price sheets with information provided by the Senior Buyers (SharePoint)
Key contact for Accounts Payable in charge of providing immediate responses and confirmation of all invoice price discrepancies
Responsible for the accumulation, verification and entry for all Standard Costs in SAP.
Provides additional administrative support to the Procurement Finance Manager whenever necessary.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs