What does an fp&a & marketing finance analyst do?
the fp&a and marketing finance analyst acts as a critical bridge between financial data integrity and marketing strategy. You will support the commercial and marketing teams as a true business partner, adding value by providing accurate financial analysis, controlling budget execution, and ensuring data consistency.
about you
you are an analytical thinker with a passion for accuracy and details. This position ensures financial information precision while maximizing opportunities and minimizing deviations. You provide essential financial analysis and support in actions related to forecasting, month-end closing, and reporting. You are capable of navigating between technical tasks—such as account reconciliations and process documentation—and strategic tasks, like tracking financial aspects that affect short- & long-term marketing decisions.
responsibilities
with our consumer at the heart, your key responsibilities will be to:
• business partnering: act as the financial point of contact for marketing and commercial teams. Support them with the "right numbers" and analysis to make informed decisions regarding brand investments (a&p), projects, and market opportunities.
• reporting & analysis: perform deep-dive analysis of financial data. Prepare and distribute monthly performance reports, ensuring visibility on kpis for each area. Handle ad-hoc reporting requests to answer specific business questions with speed and accuracy.
• budget control & forecasting: support the monthly forecast process and the annual planning cycle, ensuring alignment between financial goals and marketing activities.
• financial integrity & reconciliation: execute precise financial reconciliations between accounts (actuals vs. Budget/forecast). Ensure data consistency across systems and validate the accuracy of marketing spend and accruals.
• month-end support: actively participate in the monthly closing process, ensuring all marketing and structure investment expenses are correctly recorded and analysed in a timely manner.
• process documentation: maintain and improve documentation of financial processes and reporting standards to ensure knowledge management and audit readiness.
skills
the skills and experience needed to create your legacy:
• analytical: ability to transition from raw numbers to strategic insights. Strong capability to handle large datasets and ensure data consistency.
• business acumen: understanding of the consumer industry dynamics and how marketing levers impact the p&l.
• collaborative spirit: leverage the team and build strong relationships with non-finance partners (marketing/commercial).
• agility & resilience: commitment to working under pressure, managing tight deadlines during closing/forecasting cycles, and tolerance for ambiguity.
• challenge the status quo: proactively look for opportunities to automate reports and improve financial processes.
• communication: ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
personal qualities
• experience: 1 - 3 years of experience in finance roles, specifically in fp&a, commercial finance, or marketing finance.
• technical proficiency: advanced mastery of office (excel is a must). Experience with sap and power bi (or similar visualization tools) is highly valued for reporting automatization.
• education: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or engineering.
• language: spanish and english
• mindset: detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn about the spirits industry.
other
• be willing to work hard, engage with a large organization and be part of an exceptional team that want to make a difference and leave a legacy? This is the place for you
are you ready to embark on your next move?
• are you willing to question, challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence?
• can you work collaboratively and inspire others?
• are you ready to make your mark?
don facundo bacardí revolutionized the world of rums. As the cocktail industry continues to flourish every day, we strive to follow his legacy and delight the most demanding in the industry - our consumers that's where you come in
leadership agility
at bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3fs: fearless, family, founder culture to the next level.
* belonging: you have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
* self-awareness: you have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
* people agility: you bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
* results agility: you demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
* mental agility: you can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented with
* change agility: you have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
disclaimer: bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.
u.s. applicants have rights under federal employment laws.
perks of working for us
at bacardi, we are committed to providing our primos (employees) with a comprehensive total rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just cash the total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
compensation, paid time off & retirement:
* competitive pay package
* competitive holiday/paid time off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
* retirement/pension plan
health & wellbeing
* medical, critical illness, and life insurance
* calm meditation app subscription (free)
* employee assistance programs
* best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
additional benefits
the benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.