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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Director of Procurement Finance is responsible for Refresco’s procurement financial planning and risk management strategies. Leading a team of high-performing finance professionals, the role requires one to guide them through the development of Refresco's long-term strategy by providing timely insights into operational results, trends, and growth drivers.

In addition to owning the procurement’s Annual Planning Process (AOP), the Monthly Standard Update Process, the Monthly Rolling 12 months Market Forecast, the Quarterly Forecast Process, the Monthly Synergy file, and working closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Commercial Finance. The candidate will continually implement Enhancements to Refresco’s Financial Infrastructure, enabling deeper insights into the company performance.

This role will also help the business build decision-making discipline by aligning Commercial and Procurement resources with growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of being an exceptional leader, a strong cross-functional collaborator, and an innovative, strategic thinker who can find the opportunities for upside.

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Manage and develop the Procurement Finance team. Review and evaluate the current process and recommend changes where needed
• Align and Improve collaboration with Central Procurement Managers, Central Integration Office, and Global Procurement North America
• Build budget and forecasts which embody strategic planning and analysis of initiatives including vertical integration opportunities
• Maximize business profitability through analyzing and understanding the commodity markets and track and report the saving opportunities achieved by the procurement team.
• Partner with the Procurement, Commercial, and Finance Leadership teams to evaluate and set company strategy, providing expertise on financial drivers, opportunities and aligned on expectations
• Provide financial modeling and analysis for Procurement and Commercial initiatives to assess ROI, risks/rewards, go-to-market assumptions, costs, etc.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc analysis and reporting to the Leadership team ensuring a high degree of quality, timeliness, accuracy, and business insight
• Improve and scale financial systems, tools, and processes by evaluating and implementing new technology and policies
• Oversee pricing function including evaluation of market competitiveness and profitability of all products and business lines
• Develop financial processes and models that assess and control capital requests, supplier agreements, evaluate make vs buy strategy.
• Have processes in place to ensure that transactions are accurately and appropriately recorded and to deliver reporting requirements for cross functional US parent company and UK statutory filings

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate strategic ability, business acumen and ability to manage change; visionary leadership that is effective at all levels of the organization; and a commitment to support the procurement team
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, financial reporting, and cost analysis
• Highly analytical with strong business acumen, able to transition easily between the strategic and the detailed
• Able to demonstrate leadership with emphasis on strong supervisory skills and developing the team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complex financial matters to diverse audiences
• Excellent organization skills, proven track record of accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years of finance leadership experience in Procurement, Commodity Analytics, or Global Sourcing
• Finance or Accounting accreditation preferred (e.g. CFA, CA or CPA)

Refresco Leadership Competencies:

• Group Leadership: Directing and guiding a group of employees in the performance of their tasks; establishing and maintaining the team spirit and joint activities needed to achieve a set goal.
• Coaching: Directing and guiding an employee in the performance of his/her job; adapting coaching style to employee and situation so that the employee can develop optimally.
• Teamwork: Contributing actively to a joint result or solution to a problem, even when such teamwork concerns a matter which is not of immediate personal interest.
• Entrepreneurial: Recognizing market opportunities for both current and new products/services and considering them in a business-like manner; taking risks to achieve a business advantage
• Vision: Standing back from day-to-day activities; concentrating on major issues and long-term policy
• Behavioral flexibility: Modifying one's behavior to reach a set goal when problems or opportunities arise
• Performance Orientation: Setting high standards regarding one's own work and acting accordingly; showing dissatisfaction with merely average performance
• Results orientation: Actively focused on achieving results and objectives; ready to take action in case of disappointing results

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Working Conditions:

• Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer