What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Financial Analyst position at Refresco Brand?
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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
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Position Description
The Senior Procurement Financial Analyst functions include building finance models to support procurement day to day operations while applying skills and knowledge of SAP, Excel and PowerPoint.
Essential Functions:
- Utilize accounting based knowledge and advanced Excel skills to effectively communicate financial data for decision making at Sr. levels of the organization.
- Work with the procurement category leaders and cross functional teams to build financial models and provide analysis needed to support procurement day to day operations, and special projects.
- Build, maintain & improve commodity models, research market activity and provide analytics to support internal customers.
- Material Master Maintenance
- Standard Cost Maintenance
- Vendor Contract and Info Record Maintenance
- Contract Maintenance
- All other Purchasing related files within SAP
- Own critical aspects of the monthly financial reporting processes and close deliverables as well as periodic forecasting.
- Ability to compose concise, simplified written descriptions of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis and effective “storytelling” to engage and influence the audience.
- Develop a solid understanding of the business supported and customers’ needs.
- Proactively analyze and provide data and gather agreement with all partners on relevant issues.
- Responsible for timely entry and maintenance of purchasing related information into SAP
- Continuously verify system information to ensure data integrity of all files requiring purchasing data ownership (Purchasing and Costing files)
- Provides reports and inquiries to Global Procurement staff with respect to: forecasting, inventory, historical purchases, claims or any other
- With support of Senior Buyers, ensure smooth transitions during periods of product changes including introductions, deletions and / or changes to existing raw materials. This must be done in a very timely manner to ensure purchasing related information is maintained / communicated as fast and as accurately as possible
- Responsible for all updates to price sheets with information provided by the Senior Buyers (SharePoint)
- Key contact for Accounts Payable in charge of providing immediate responses and confirmation of all invoice price discrepancies
- Responsible for the accumulation, verification and entry for all Standard Costs in SAP
- Provides additional administrative support to the Procurement Finance Manager whenever necessary
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business (finance or accounting); MBA or Master-level education a plus
- 3 to 5 years of relevant finance experience; consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or manufacturing experience preferred
- Knowledge of SAP or other large ERP system preferred.
- Experience working cross functionally with other business teams is required.
- Finance or Accounting accreditation preferred, but not required (e.g. CFA, CA or CPA).
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must. Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications.
- Good knowledge of SAP (or other ERP systems)
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Solid Organization Skills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Accounting knowledge and experience
- Able to identify where problems exist and able to resolve them with little supervision
Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work Environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Well-being benefits
- Discount programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
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