Senior Finance Analyst Administration & Logistics

Job number	2871BR
Job title	Senior Finance Analyst Administration & Logistics
Location/City	Cortes
Appointment type	Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables	*Position will be based in San Pedro Sula* Coordinate and evaluate administration activities generated in sales operations and logistics, marketing and distribution, based on BAT policies, procedures and regulations and those required by local regulatory entities, to provide administration service of proper and accurate information for the decision making that support the achievement of business targets. Key Accountabilities · Provide financial service and support in operation and logistics areas in every branch. · Manage the internal control environment in sales, marketing and distribution operations to ensure compliance to policies and procedures established by the company. · Coordinate implementation of audit recommendations to comply with local authorities regulations and with integrity of information and legal tax requirements. · Ensure that main company assets are used rationally and are aimed to the sales, marketing and distribution processes, to maintain required inventory levels that guarantee the sales and distribution operation. · Responsible of the Demand Plan process (preparation of everything, from the call to database updating) and reports, to comply with availability of the information according to what is established and when required. · Responsible for monitoring and implementing all programmes and tasks established in the EH&S policy. · Coordinate the elaboration of company master budget and monthly reviews of its performance to submit to Planning Area the quantitative information of business plans on the established dates. · Coordinate the implementation of measures for the hygiene, safety and operation with low impact to the environment in company activities to comply with all requirements demanded by BATCCA to its OpCos. · Track and support key TM&D areas to support decision making process and maximize it according to issues such as STC, product expiring, Benchmarking budget and SSC efficiency. · Assess performance of the Administration Department personnel to seek for the continuous improvement and encourage the team performance for the achievement of company goals. · Elaboration of detailed annual operation plans for all Sales Administration positions so these are on time and include necessary aspects for their implementation. · Control and monthly report budget deviations to Sales, Marketing and Distribution Management Team, to take necessary measures to amend such deviations. · Participation on credit committee forums, TM&D operation meeting, CP meeting, EH&S committee, Sales Planning and Sales & Distribution pre-cycle meeting. The Sales Administration and Logistics Senior Analyst have 7 direct reporting.
Essential requirements	· Position requires Master in Business Administration or similar · At least 3 year experience in administration areas · Bilingual (English & Spanish). Speak and write fluently and spontaneously · Full command of fiscal and financial topics · Team Leadership and strong team player · Show initiative and results oriented · Strong problem solving and analytical skills · Flexibility and ability to multi-task
Desirable requirements	· Wide knowledge of sales, marketing and distribution operations in the country. · Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, with supplies and clients
Working at BAT	British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice — whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success.  We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too. There’s no doubt our industry is controversial — we’re the first to admit that. But rest assured, we take a responsible approach to our trade. In each of our markets, we observe every local law regarding tobacco (in many cases going further through our own voluntary code). Not only that, we treat our farmers fairly, invest in the environment and help to sustain local communities. We also excel at developing our own people into leaders of the future. As an organization with a high-performance culture, we’ll expect a lot from you. But we’ll support you every step of the way to help you deliver. If you’re passionate and ambitious, rapid career progression is a reality here. And because we’re such a large company (we employ more than 55,000 people worldwide), there are plenty of exciting opportunities for you to develop a truly extraordinary career. Find out more If you have the talent and expertise to make your mark in a global organisation that thrives on diversity, innovation and a commitment to helping people make the most of their abilities, find out more about working for us at www.bat.com
Employing company	BATCCA Servicios S.A.
Removal Date	12-Feb-2014