Commercial Accounting Analyst

at  Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd

We’re on a journey to become the most dynamic soft drinks company. Supported by a 240-year brand history, Britvic Ireland has become one of the leading players in the Irish FMCG market. We pride ourselves on setting high standards, being courageous and to think outside the bottle.
We offer Ireland’s consumers a range of family favourite and global premium brands such as Robinsons, Ballygowan, J2O, TK Red and Club Orange. We exist to help people enjoy life’s everyday moments.
As well as focusing on health and innovation, Britvic Ireland is working in partnership with Origin Green, the world’s only national food and drink sustainability programme.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Accountancy qualification (CIMA / ACCA)
• Good understanding of financial & accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills
• Systems: MS Office; Solid skills with accounting software such as SAP R3 and SAC, Kantar/Xtel experience preferable
• Proactive self-starter
• Ability to identify an issue and problem solve through to resolution
• Strong communicator and influence – able to clearly articulate finance concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Operates with discipline
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised and reliable
• Background in FMCG preferable – retailer or manufacturer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA
  We believe we are stronger together and that’s why we’re committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We know that by building a truly inclusive environment where everyone feels celebrated, safe and respected - diversity and wellbeing will naturally thriv

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Commercial Accounting Analyst – Ireland is responsible and is the lead point of contact for the accounting, monitoring, analysis and reporting of the LTD/ADF/PD trade investment spends across all routes to market in ROI and NI.

The Commercial Accounting Analyst - Ireland will be responsible for:

• Owning period-end and in-period activities and financial reporting for LTD/ADF/PD, including working with finance/non-finance managers and sales/brand teams. Support commercial finance manager during profit reviews.
• Business Partnering with the Ireland Sales/Commercial teams, Finance Business Partners and Finance control.
• Tight balance sheet management with regular in-depth reviews with above teams to enable effective accrual management in line with agreements.
• Supporting the PBI (PepsiCo related) process across ROI and NI. Raising Invoices and business partnering with Pepsi external stakeholders.
• Owning the external audits for LTD/ADF/PD Ireland and key point of contact for external auditors on these areas.
• Supporting projects and IT system upgrades as necessary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Periodic

• Support the preparation of robust and timely period end accounts for all trade investment areas and PBI Balance sheet accounts in line with the group timetable reporting.
• Prepare trading contribution analysis files with detailed P&L commentary during period end.
• Prepare period end reconciliations, balance sheet accounts with fully supported and adequate documentation, and commentary for trade investment areas and PBI Balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare SAP v SAC reconciliations
• Prepare, own and manage adjustments and provisions.
• Preparing invoices and reconciling the Pepsi accounts to ensure payment is made in a timely manner.
• Support the corrective workaround and resolution of system issues impacting trade investment areas.
• Arrange and lead financial accounting reviews on all investments across ROI and NI.
• Promotional activity approvals.

Business Partnering

• Provide appropriate accounting and financial support and guidance to Ireland Sales/Commercial teams, Finance Business Partners and Finance control, and wider business.
• Regular deep dive analyses on all promotions in conjunction with business partners ahead of key reporting periods.
• Ad-hoc support for the cross functional business partners.
• Ad-hoc / project work for partners around the business.

Audit & Control

• Identify opportunities for process improvement to improve efficiency and control
• Identify risks and opportunities in the way business is conducted, with balance sheets and with regards to provisions.
• Prepare and provide all necessary material for the external audit in relation to investment spend.