Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
The Senior Commercial Finance Analyst will work under the guidance of the Commercial Finance Manager to maintain commercial finance transactions, data, systems, and reporting for Mondelez Nigeria. This will include working closely with the commercial sales team to drive monthly IBP process (Sales planning), controlling trade spend (GTN) and managing the entire trade spend claims process for Nigeria.
How you will contribute
Financial Analysis:
Working closely with sales managers and demand planners to drive the monthly IBP/Sales planning with comparison against Previous Year, Annual Plan and Previous Month Cycle both for Net Revenue and Volumes
Prepare in-depth and insightful analysis of sales planning, including the identification of opportunities and risks together with recommendations for actions to address these. Submit commentaries and analytics for monthly internal business reviews with Country/Area sales teams
Manage customer claims related to Trade spend and ensure adherence to internal policies
Perform customer analysis to ensure business maintains profitability
Monitor, control and report on commercial spend vs Prior Year/Rolling Forecasts. Implement mechanisms and tools to facilitate this.
Month end closing - volume & net sales.
Daily monitoring of sales, sales rates, promo spend and reporting to various stakeholders
Responsible for all audit and internal control reviews including resolution of any findings
Manage customer P&Ls for actuals and forecasting reporting and the joint business plan process
Support the sales team by challenging the commercial strategy based on financial analysis
Provide financial analysis and decision support to the sales team and counsel them on financial matters that impact short term results and strategic decisions
Execute ad hoc analyses and projects as requested by the Finance/Category Finance Manager or Senior Analyst
Assist Category finance on work related to Volume and NR growth projections for each of the forecast cycle by having proper building blocks by coordinating with Market Managers
Identify opportunities for pricing and let category finance know so that they take if forward with respective market managers.
Financial Planning and Management:
Understand all micro-processes related to sales, within SAP and BI.
Control of Gross sales, commercial spend and Net sales in G/L.
Maintenance of customer and contractual terms.
Manage and maintain the company financials to ensure that targets are achieved, and exceptions are highlighted.
Monthly reporting of Vol and Net Sales by Brand, trend analysis and by brand by month rolling forecasts
Approval of Rebate and ad-hoc payments in conjunction with Commercial teams
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial analysis and data collection/structuring
BUSINESS ACUMEN and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to execute opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations
More about this role
Education / Job specific requirements:
University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics with CIMA or CA Qualification
4 – 6 Years in a similar role within FMCG or Manufacturing Environment
Should ideally have worked for a multinational company
Excellent working knowledge of Excel (creating Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, etc is a must)
Must have system experience in dealing with OTC (Preferably SAP)
Must be able to process large quantities of data in short spaces of time
Excellent planning capabilities
Strong business and interpersonal savvy.
Process Management.
Safety, Security, Environment & Compliance
In addition to the key accountabilities, all employees of Mondelez International are responsible for supporting and actively participating in the sites Safety, Security and Environment Management systems and programs to drive a safe working culture that complies with regulatory and Mondelez International’s standards and delivers zero accidents.
Compliance
Know the legal and compliance responsibilities of the position; lead ethically and model compliant behaviour; maintain an environment where employees are encouraged to speak up without fear of retaliation; ensure employees in area of responsibility understand the compliance responsibilities of their jobs and actively participate in the compliance program.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez International’s Sub Sahara Africa BU is seen as the growth engine for the business. Currently, we operate out of two major hubs – South Africa, servicing south, central and east Africa; and Nigeria, looking after West Africa. Our product offering is as diverse and exciting as our over 2000 passionate people. We are category leaders in South Africa with our Cadbury chocolates; and our Bournvita product is a firm family favourite in Nigeria. We also delight our consumers with our candy offerings of Halls and Tom Toms; our Stimorol and Clorets gum and global favourite Oreo.
In all that we do, we will do business the right way – with our products, the environment and our communities.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Finance Planning & Performance Management
Finance