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Commercial Finance Manager, Poland (M/F - M/K)
Bacardi-Martini Polska Sp. z.o.o.
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Posted Oct 19
About this role
YOUR OPPORTUNITY As Commercial Finance Manager you will be accountable for providing strategic financial performance analysis and business partner support to the Commercial Team (Sales Leadership, Customer Marketing, Revenue Growth Management (RGM)) and the other relevant Poland functions, thus driving a culture of performance across the business and strong governance. You will be an integral member of the Finance team within Europe and the Poland Leadership Team. You will play a key role in supporting & driving business decisions that will result in superior business performance. In doing so, you will play a key role in creating the legacy of the Bacardi business. The role is based in Warsaw, with a large percentage of time interacting with the local teams as well as Regional Finance and Global Finance. You will be expected to understand the business from the bottom up, so time in the trade with the sales team is critical to success. Some travel will be required, primarily within Europe. RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE · Act as the financial co-pilot of the Poland Business Unit Director; lead budgeting, financial forecasting, performance analysis and R&O for Poland domestic business · Provide timely and actionable performance analysis on Volume, Net Sales Value and Gross Profit and the business drivers behind like promotional activity analysis, customer and brand mix, ROI of GtN investments etc. · Support & challenge commercial teams with management/control of pricing, discounts, and trade spend opportunities and effectiveness incl. approvals of spend and rebate management · Lead the financial budgeting and planning process for the commercial team, ensuring that pricing, discount and trade spends are reflected accurately and are executed according to plan · Identify, evaluate and communicate risks and opportunities to the business in a timely manner · Challenge the status-quo; continuously look to reduce complexity and simplify our processes across planning, forecasting, reporting, rebates management, performance measurement and including how we use our supporting systems and tools (i.e. SAP, BI, Anaplan etc.) to drive greater focus on value added business partnering · Ensure adequacy of controls across GTN and strong stewardship and compliance. Ensure audits (internally and externally) are fully supported and action plans are being addressed · Build and foster solid business partnering relationships with internal and external stakeholders · Active leadership in the Regional Commercial Finance network team Creating a Winning Team · Build a sense of community across Region and Market Finance teams – drive best practice sharing and adoption across the Region by actively engaging in projects and initiatives · Motivate, coach and develop the teams to ensure we consistently challenge the status quo to simplify ways of working and focus time on driving business growth · Coordinate the Help Sell functions (Finance, RGM, Supply Chain, Commercial Ops, Category) to create an efficient business performance management framework for the Commercial teams and the Poland Business Director SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY · Strong track record of performance and delivery within Finance in a Consumer goods company, with multiple years of delivery in a managerial role · Proven ability to work seamlessly within a matrix organisation · Solid experience of managing a P&L, Rebates, Forecasting, ROI calculations, Excise & Duty impacts, risk management, Price structures and financial reporting · Strong analytical skills, comfortable with ambiguity, able to take complex ideas and summarise into concise insights and recommendations · Effective communication skills, able to influence comfortably with senior leaders and motivate change · Process focused with an understanding of end-to-end business processes and their financial impacts · Ability to identify root cause issues and develop plans to resolve · Skilled at organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and resource constraints to optimize results · Proven ability to coach and develop winning teams · Advanced expertise in MS Office including Excel and Power BI (Pivots, Vlookup, Conditional Functions, etc.), data collection and analytics · Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment · Proficiency in English language, Polish language skills are a plus The following experiences are preferred: · Experience in the Spirits Industry is an advantage · Experience in additional functions beyond the ones listed above · BA in Finance, Accounting, Business (or equivalent) · Accounting qualification such as ACA, CA or CIMA PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR · A change agent - continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, Simplify, identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement · High-energy with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail · Able to think strategically and understand the business and Category drivers well · Strong customer focus with an external outlook · Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become · Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others · People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance · Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. · Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with · Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience WE OFFER – OUR BENEFITS · Private healthcare (Medicover) · MyBenefit cafeteria system or co-funding for the MultiSport card · Health and accident insurance (Unum) · Employee shop · Employee Pension Program (PPE) after lapse of 1 year of employment · Social Benefits Fund · Working on interesting projects in a dynamic environment and friendly atmosphere LEADERSHIP AGILITY At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level. * Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become * Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others * People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance * Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. * Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with * Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience *Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.* [U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.](https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=28b25291-acb1-434c-b1d1-34c9883db7da&ProductType=OnlineApplicant&SubType=PG) Perks of Working for us At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance. Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement: * Competitive Pay Package * Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community) * Retirement/Pension Plan Health & Wellbeing * Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs * Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies Additional Benefits The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand. Join a world-class team. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2026 We are a family-owned spirits company with more than 160 years and seven generations of heritage. Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels including icons of today and of tomorrow. You could be part of this legacy. Are you ready to unleash your potential? Apply now. Bacardi is the world´s largest privately-held international spirits company. More than 7,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way! BE FEARLESS We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless. BEHAVE LIKE FAMILY We treat each other, and our communities, like family. We call each other “Primos” (Spanish for cousins) because being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be. THINK LIKE A FOUNDER The spirit of entrepreneurship is rooted in our legacy. We treat this business as if it was our own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.