Manager Controller Country

Department:             Finance
Direct Reporting Line:         Sr. Manager / Director FP&A
Indirect/Second Reporting Line:     
Subsidiary/Country:        Colombia
Location:    Colombia
GSMS Grade:                M4
Personnel managed:         No

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Drive the budget, forecasting and consolidation processes in the country.  The cornerstone activity of this role is driving consistency and alignment of planning, reporting and methodology for the channel in alignment with globally defined planning processes. In addition, cross-functional activities such as driving cost efficiencies, establishing a consistent reporting environment and optimizing business decisions to maximize profitability are key responsibilities of this position. The role ensures the local and regional retail teams are provided top notch and highly relevant information, analysis and trade-off alternatives for their business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Manage planning and execution of annual budget process and periodical forecasting process giving guidance, clear assumptions and methodology to the countries for retail to ensure Forecast Accuracy and work closely together with regional and country retail team        
        
•    Generate monthly business review with detailed explanation and analysis of country / channel evolution - Deep understanding of country´s actual numbers, development and KPIs evolution to provide insights and transparency to the Commercial controller, FP&A Country lead and channel director    
                
•    Align with business partners to support them in the design of the strategy providing financial support and knowledge of the business and ensuring that the countries´ plans are aligned with the strategy     
        
•    Influence store P&L by analyzing performance and investment strategies (ROP) and capex control  and execution to maximize profitability and optimize brand presentation                
•    Generate support and optimize business analysis & business plan thinking throughout the retail organization to ensure profitable business and sustainable growth and enable fact based decisions        
                
•    Drive or participate in discussions, projects and analysis looking for business opportunities to improve CTB and financial KPIs        

                                                                                
KEY RELATIONSHIPS

•    Regional and local Finance teams
•    Regional and Global Tax Team
•    FP&A teams, Commercial Controllers, and Directors
•    Internal and external auditors

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    Strong financial & commercial analysis background, ability to connect with stakeholders, functional areas and capacity to adapt to different market environments / cultures.
•    Problem solver, with high financial abilities, reading financial statements, and translating findings to action, influencing the decision-making process
•    Solid understanding of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting techniques
•    Bilingual (English and Spanish) verbal and written.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•    5 Years experience