Finance Specialist (Reporting)

Primary functions include participation in the accounting month-end close process, accuracy, quality and integrity of the Financial Results (Income Statement and Balance Sheet), Planning & Forecasting collaboration, support with profitability analysis models, business cases, and ad hoc variance analysis. Responsible for providing support to the Financial Reporting Manager.

• Assist in the monthly forecast and annual budget process (annual and long-term plan)
• Supports scheduled financial reporting needs of the finance department and key leadership
• Provides required periodic Consolidated Financial Statement reporting and financial analysis to corporate headquarters, as well as subsequent support and explanation of results as requested. Will be in constant communication with corporate headquarters.
• Participates in the month-end close process focusing primarily on:
• - Consolidated Financial Statements reporting and interpretation
  • Financial analysis reports (Cost of goods sold, operating expense, net working capital, waterfall analysis, rolling forecasts, financial ratios)
  • Preparation of presentations for key leadership meetings
  • Performing research and analysis of account activity with commentary
  • Related Party reporting and other disclosures required by corporate to comply with IFRS
  • Review and propose corrections to journal entries as needed and performing account reconciliations during audits.
• Will be one of the team's super users for the Oracle software tool which includes being responsible for developing and maintaining the tool, conduct training sessions as required, and serve as a key contact providing guidance to the team.
• Build new reports and databases from scratch as needed, improve existing reports by using company software such as Oracle SmartView, Snowflake, ThoughtSpot (AI-powered analytics), SAP, BPM, Excel.
• Support achievement of EBITDA target, primarily through reporting preparation, maintenance, and development of profit and loss models at the product, channel, and territory level (BPM - Bottler profitability model).
• Business case support (data mining and analysis to help leadership interpret numbers)
• Assist in the annual financial audit preparing requests and answering auditor questions
• Other projects as assigned.
  

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economy
• Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis experience (3-5 years)
• Software proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), MS Access, PowerPoint.
• Proficient in database creation and maintenance focused on achieving efficiencies related to timing and accuracy of financial information.
• Experience working with SAP, Oracle (SmartView), Snowflake, and ThoughtSpot is preferred, focused on automating reports and processes.
• Experience researching GL account activity and variance analysis, journal entry interpretation and correction, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to put processes in place to ensure data integrity, such as self-reviewing activities, and automation.

General:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and ability to coordinate teams.
• Proactive, self-starter, motivated to continuously learn and improve current processes, detail-oriented, while being able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and networking skills allowing candidate to interact with internal and external key stakeholders and perform team-work tasks efficiently.
• Must be flexible during peak levels of activities during the month, and able to handle multiple projects within deadlines.