Accolade Wines is the world’s leading provider of New World premium, commercial and value wines – our Hardys brand is the most powerful Australian wine brand in the world! We sell our wines in over 100 countries and have more than 1,600 dedicated employees in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Asia, North America and South Africa and … we make some of the world’s best known brands!
In this role
You will:
Business partner the General Manager and Finance Director in the delivery of financial results
Ownership over the delivery of key performance reporting across Asia Pacific, delivered accurately and on-time to the leadership team, APAC.
Production of analysis and commentary for input into the quarterly EC presentations
Incorporation of multiple business functions into performance reporting agenda, including sales, marketing, demand planning and category
Own the annual budget process for APAC
Manage production of the financial forecast, annual and strategic planning process and associated reporting & analysis for APAC
Champion any course correction items, ensure reflection in S&OP / Financial Forecasts
Oversee the production, provision and continual refinement of fortnightly outlook / flash, monthly forecast and annual plan templates and models.
Continually improve processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Liaison with FRP&A team to understand and manage deliverables, including timelines and formats. Champion APAC Commercial Finance priorities in Financial Planning discussions
Key tasks will include
Financial Forecast accuracy
Outlook / Flash timeline and adherence to Commercial agenda
Ensure a “No Surprise” environment for forecasting and monthly results.
Budget completion within corporate deadlines
On time production & delivery of key system driven inputs and reporting templates. Accurate and representative of trade. Feedback sought from key Commercial Finance partners
Marketing / Cask results delivered to business partners on time each month, with continual engagement on areas for control / improvement
Measurement & evaluation completed for all key marketing / cask activations
Use of TPM / Demantra for all marketing activity / expenses, oversee usage via Marketing & OH analyst
Proactively engage with leadership team to understand and deliver against their information requirements.
Provide review and/or challenge to inputs from Business Unit Commercial Finance, ensuring they are both technically and commercially sound
Perform regular one on ones with team and ensure achievement and development plans are actively managed.
Drive a high performance team culture through working collaboratively and through continuous communication.
To succeed, the essential knowledge & skills are
Functional
- Advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- High level interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well unsupervised and as part of a team.
- Needs to have financial experience
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder expectations
Behavioural
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Ability to meet deadlines and commitments
- Results driven and demonstrates initiative
Able to build productive working relationships
- Ability to lead and develop teams
Ideally you will have this experience..
- Demonstrated experience in providing both financial and commercial analysis
- 7+ years’ experience in a Financial/Commercial role, in either retail ( FMCG) or within the liquor industry
- Experience with AC Nielsen and Aztec wholesaler data analysis
..And these qualifications
- Bachelors Degree - Qualified in Accounting or Finance
- Charted Accountant (CA) AU - Qualified
Sound like your kind of drop?
Accolade Wines will provide you with the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business. At Accolade Wines, our name is our motto, so here's to you... and here's to your future.