Planning & reporting analyst

Descripción general

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

BAT COSTA RICA IS LOOKING FOR A PLANNING & REPORTING ANALYST


SENIORITY LEVEL: Non-management
FUNCTION: Finance
SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus
LOCATION: Heredia, Costa Rica


ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Financial Reporting Specialist will provide technical advice and assistance during reporting cycles, by focusing on understanding and solutioning the errors generated during the transactions processing, accounting related issues encountered during the month end activities which are impacting the quality of the reporting services, ensure quality and accurate completion of services and key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).


Reports to: Planning and reporting team Leader.
Reporting Level: No direct reports.
Geographic Scope: Central America

Requisitos para aplicar

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Ownership of financial statements, planning, and reports.
First point of contact for internal service teams within finance.
Control accurate transactional data within SAP.
Ensure SLAs reflect the agreed timings for customers to receive information.
Serve as a SME to other Record-to-Report colleagues.
Perform analytical review of different business scenarios in specific periods (i.e. Budget vs. QPR, SPLY vs. QPR).
Assist Planning and reporting team Leader as needed.
Participate in or lead special projects that require creative and analytical skills.


CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

Do you have experience in communications and customer service?
Are you fluent in English?


ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

At least 3 year of experience in Planning / Commercial finance / Accounting / Finance.
Planning and Organizing: Establishes meaningful priorities; anticipates obstacles and defines alternative strategies; seeks best way to meet deadlines; uses time effectively, delegates appropriately.
Modifies approach to reach an objective; suits style to setting/situation; resourceful in finding different approaches; open to new ideas.
Demonstrates stability under stress, opposition, or change; maintains performance under uncertainty.
Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, UPS Campus Ship, and other standard office technologies).
SAP knowledge.
Intermediate English level. If you have an advanced level, is a PLUS!
Degree in Accounting or Finance qualification.


BENEFICIAL

Finance Business Partners & Specialist Finance Teams- collaborate to provide end to end finance delivery for regions / areas / end markets.
Finance Shared Services Centre (R2R teams)- collaborate closely with other FSSC to provide high quality, timely management information to the business.
BPC / BI tool - at least 1 year of experience.