Associate Manager FP&A

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

• Responsible for the timely, accurate and complete reporting of Actuals and Forecasts

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and create an environment to both challenge and support operations team members with sound financial guidance and strategic insight.
• Supporting, coordinating, and consolidating the annual budgets and rolling forecasts, in conjunction with WACA General Manager, WACA Finance Manager, Sales/Marketing teams and local/HQ finance teams including assumptions validation
• Coordinating, consolidation and interpreting of monthly financial reporting as well as financial performance vs expectations; including drivers of variances, business insights, corrective actions and recommendations for decision making
• Preparation of insight and actions reporting for MEA HQ: working capital, P&L, and balance sheet analysis/KPIs
• Weekly, monthly sales reporting
• Providing all operating departments with the necessary financial analysis and information
• Providing ad-hoc business report analysis to management team
• Working capital monitoring: added value support on inventory management and A/R follow up. Ensure annual goals are met
• Ensure pricing implementation in coordination with sales and marketing
• Track SKUS profitability and drive improvement plans in coordination with marketing team
• Manage spent tracking for brand support, back margin and operating costs
• Participate in rolling forecast and operational plans preparation and deliverables
• Ensure coordination with accounting team in preparation of monthly reporting
 

KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS

• Monthly reporting, adhoc reports and forecasting exercise within set dealdines
• Respect of MENAWACA and MEA HQ deadlines for the month end close process
• Seamless communication with the different business partners
• Cost submission and control on timely manner
• Tracking and review of budget vs actual
• Up to date follow up of spent tracking
• KPIS review and action plan (trade effectiveness, productivity, GP improvement…)
• Forecast accuracy on operating costs and sales in line with region growth strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

R = Required D = Desired

• R – Master’s degree in Finance or business administration
• R – 5-7 years relevant experience in financial analysis, commercial control, pricing and costing in an international company and exposure to operations.
• R – Fluent in English, People Oriented, Proactive
• R – Exposure and interest to ERP and comfortable with IT
• D – JDE, COGNOS & HFM knowledge is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

R = Required D = Desired

• R – Master’s degree in Finance or business administration
• R – 5-7 years relevant experience in financial analysis, commercial control, pricing and costing in an international company and exposure to operations.
• R – Fluent in English, People Oriented, Proactive
• R – Exposure and interest to ERP and comfortable with IT
• D – JDE, COGNOS & HFM knowledge is a plus

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.