Category Finance Analyst (Advertising & Marketing Finance)

Job description

Auto req ID: 214359BR

Job Description

In this role you will support the Category Finance Sr Manager to manage Category A&M (advertising & marketing) expenses for East Europe across Snacks, Beverages, Nutrition and Future Brands. Additionally, you would be responsible for analysing Tier-2 A&M spends across categories / markets and identifying opportunity areas.
Requirements:
·  Coordinate A&M forecast for the Category Budget and Track Actuals vs. Plan/Forecast on a monthly basis; escalating any issues to the Business Partner
·  Support A&M trade off/prioritization analysis leveraging current tools (Catalyst, Media sufficiency, ZBB)
·  Provide and be responsible for planning of Total A&M spend (BU + MCM) for PSP
·  Support TOC investment request and deployment
·  Support Innovation projects on an ad-hoc basis
·  Carry out Media Productivity-related tasks.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Around 3-5 years of finance experience (FMCG would be an asset)
·  University degree with strong knowledge in finance and accounting; CA desired
·  Excellent knowledge of Excel. Strong knowledge of HFM, IPT and other FP&A tools desired
·  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with and influence peers located in other locations across Europe Sector
·  Comfortable with embracing ambiguity and managing change
·  Highly analytical, problem-solver, motivated
·  Intellectual curiosity to drive the detailed understanding of business performance, decision making and communication.
·  Fluent Russian would be an asset
Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable
Job Type: Regular