Senior Specialist, BES, FAS, Structure Cost

In this role, you will oversee FP&A and cost control for total structure costs (SC) in LAC. This involves the SC that is part of the country P&L’s within the LAC region. You are the designated expert to manage all structure costs, including Employee costs, T&E, Facilities, local IT expenditure, professional services, and other costs. You will work closely with the local teams and become a business partner for the local and cluster teams.

You will be responsible for annual processes such as budgeting, Latest Estimate (LE), and Outlook, among others. As a key enabling position in Bacardi Enterprise Services, a customer service mindset is essential.

ABOUT YOU

The Prim@ in the role requires a strong analytical skill, being able to transform big amounts of financial data into meaningful insights for market decision makers. This role requires critical thinking to develop and implement the most efficient process to manage BES budget.

A great customer service and well-developed communication and presentation skills is required for the success of this position.

In this role you will be able to influence the decision‑making process for the structure costs spending to impact positively the business performance and achieve the BEST 10.

• Manage the Structure Costs budgeting process, communicate the calendar and targets to Function Leads, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Be the Finance support to Function Leads and HR to build LAC Structure Costs budget. Be a designated expert for structure cost management.
• Analyse structure Costs budget and provide insights to the Cluster FP&A teams on the performance vs. last year and target.
• Ensure detailed budgets are deployed to cost owners to enable full accountability of spend.
• Build quarterly/monthly R&O to enable review of gap‑closing, risk mitigation and upside plans.
• Execute and identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve reporting and budgeting procedures.
• Create reports to understand variances versus plans and then recommend needed actions to all stakeholders. Measure and report actual and forecasted progress against budget and stated strategies.
• Analyse drivers for variances versus plans and partner with multi‑functional colleagues to recommend ways to improve execution in the future.
• Ad hoc financial analysis to drive a balanced view of the financial impacts of potential decisions.
• Adhere to company forecasting guidelines and processes.
• Lead preparation of key performance measure reporting and analysis.
• Ad hoc projects.
• Track savings plans and opportunities – reviewing with Cluster FP&A teams to drive choices.
• Be an expert in financial planning and analysis tools and processes. Execute continual simplification and improvement efforts.
• Ensure implementation of learning and development plans for yourself.
• Build and foster a solid business partnership with the key internal customers.
• Cost centre master data administration and financial management.
• Propose and perform process improvements for the Structure Costs management.
• Coordinate any correction required in the actuals.
• Influence the business to make correct decisions about structure costs spending to influence positively the performance and achieve the BEST 10.
• Mentor and coach other team members to contribute in their development plans and career progression.

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in and understand a complex matrix‑organisation.
• Ability to produce high‑quality presentations summarising key findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues.
• Demonstrated team player – ability to build relationships and earn trust from all stakeholders.
• Ability to apply and monitor internal controls, standards, and processes.
• Culturally sensitive and a strong communicator – able to interact effectively both with more senior colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work in a fast‑changing environment.
• Ability to work with IT systems; experience with SAP/IBM Cognos is an advantage.
• Strong financial background, including knowledge of the Balance…