Financial Analyst - Commercial Business Partner

Financial Analyst – Commercial Business Partner

Location:

Ciudad de México (CDMX), México.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and analysis of a monthly Commercial forecast. In addition, the Financial Analyst – Commercial Business Partner, will assist in the transfer of financial knowledge and the reinforcement of financial principles to the Commercial Organization. Key Result Areas include achieving results with regards to delivering Commercial Gross Margin plan/forecast through analysis, insight and supporting decision making.

Responsibilities

Specific Accountabilities

• Lead the customer teams during business planning by providing financial and business analysis (in collaboration with the Finance COE); analyze customer plans to ensure financial expectations are achieved.

• Investigate and provide understanding about Market/Cluster Performance, Outlook and Risk profile, through analysis and partnering with Commercial Teams.

• Provide decision support to Commercial Teams to help optimize Energizer's sales and profit growth.

• Manage the Trade Spend funds to optimize ROI and ensure financial goals are met.

• Provide financial analysis for major proposals affecting the business; e.g. contract renewals, line reviews and competitive pressures.

• Support delivery of system & process improvements through collaboration with TG COE and engagement with the commercial team.

• In depth evaluation (review & commentary on trends & anomalies) and reporting to key stakeholders for month end close activities & reports - examples:
Monthly Flash Report (MFR), GSR and Working Capital Reconciliation, etc.

• Establish follow-up actions to; course correct poor performance, or amply good outcomes.

What we are looking for

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

• Min 3-5 years business experience.

• Complexity:
Most likely single market, in direct BP responsibility. Multi in support role.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment, delivering quality output while adhering to tight deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point

• Excellent written and oral skills

• English written, speaking and reading

Key

Competencies:

Behavioral

• Strategic Thinking

• Change & Innovation

• Achieving Results, Passion

• Teamwork

• Building Relationships

• Developing the Organization

Professional

• Business Acumen

• Continuous Improvement

• Financial Integrity

• F&C Operations

• F&C Tools & Technology

• Driving Insights from Data

Technical

• Business Partnering

• Reporting

• Financial Analysis

• Planning budgeting & forecasting

• Capital Administration

• Finance Process & Tools

• Visualization

• Insight Generation

• Automation

Preferred Skills and Experience

• SAP experience