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Job Description :
FP&A Analyst (Advertisement & Promotion)
About Diageo At Diageo, we're more than just a global leader in beverage alcohol-we're a dynamic and vibrant company where passion, innovation, and legacy come together to create something extraordinary. Born from the rich heritage of legendary brands that have been celebrated for generations, Diageo has become a global powerhouse in the beverage alcohol industry. With iconic names like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, and Baileys-each with its own storied legacy-we are proud to be part of moments that people cherish in over 180 countries around the world.
Our purpose, Celebrating life, every day, everywhere , is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating moments of connection and joy, turning everyday experiences into unforgettable memories. Whether it's a toast among friends or a celebration of life's achievements, our brands are crafted to make every occasion special.
If you're looking for a place where you can shape the future, unleash your potential, and be part of a distributed team dedicated to excellence, Diageo is the place for you. Join us, and let's create extraordinary together.
About the Job Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization Diageo's Shared Service Center plays a crucial role in supporting Diageo's Latin American markets by delivering high-quality financial, operational, and analytical services. By implementing efficient processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, our function ensures that markets benefit from streamlined operations and enhanced business insights. This empowers local teams to make informed decisions, driving growth and efficiency. As a center of completion, it acts as a true business partner, collaborating closely with markets to achieve strategic objectives.
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is integral to the business operating rhythm, providing insightful data and analysis to drive the long-term sustainable performance of Diageo.?A dynamic and integral force within our organization dedicated to?driving financial excellence and strategic decision making. Our team plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the company, ensuring that every decision aligns with our overarching business objectives.
The FP&A Analyst ensures precise budget control of the "Advertising and Promotion" investment, providing timely and accurate reports to the budget owners. Works as a business partner of the marketing team by fully understanding business performance, with data-driven advice and mid-term forecast accuracy.
Joining Diageo's Shared Service Center means becoming part of a global function where innovation, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact are at the forefront.
Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Marketing Team to support strategic aims and targets, ensuring alignment between marketing initiatives and financial objectives.
Analyze monthly financial performance, understanding key variances between rolling forecasts, actual figures, yearly plans, and previous years.
Engage in the financial cycle, including the annual operating plan, monthly projections, closing activities, and balance reviews.
Prepare and complete month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accrual calculations, and brand allocations.
Coordinate and consolidate the monthly forecast with all budget owners, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
Keep control over internal orders, ensuring adequate budgets are assigned and properly handled.
Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports to business partners, providing high-quality information to support decision-making and ensure proper budget control.
Keep process documentation up to date and accurate to reflect any changes in procedures or systems.
Chip in to local or global projects related to the A&P process, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and standard methodologies.
Key Performance Indicators Forecast Accuracy: Keep control over monthly accuracy of financial forecasts against actual performance, aiming for 97% accuracy.
Reporting Timeliness and Quality: Ensure timely submission of financial reports and forecasts, meeting all deadlines set within the financial cycle while maintaining high data quality.
Variance Analysis: Collaborate with budget owners to understand variances between actual and forecasted figures, developing the capability to explain any discrepancies.
Control compliance: Regularly review and supervise compliance with established controls related to the A&P process to prevent failures and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Key Relationships Marketing Team (Marketing director & budget owners)
Sales Team (Budget owners)
Finance Director
Consumer Finance and Finance Partners.
FP&A Team Members
The Power Skills You Bring
Planning and forecasting
Understand the impact of the accounting process and practice.
Creative thinking
Analytical thinking
Understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems.
Data literacy
Detail--oriented, analytical, proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Communication and storytelling
Curiosity and lifelong learning
Motivation and self-awareness
Requirements
Education: Degree educated and part qualified?- studying for a?professional financial qualification.
Experience: 2 or more years proved experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
Language: English Professional working proficiency
Language: Portuguese highly desirable
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Bogota - EOB
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-10-28