Coca-Cola Jobs in Kenya : Economics Analyst

Region System Economics Analyst Jobs at Coca-Cola, Kenya

JOB ID 33008
Description & Requirements:
The closing date for the role will be 3rd November 2015.
Job Summary:

• Contributes to develop and provide details for a holistic view of the value creation across the system in order to support Region Finance Managers to identify risks & opportunities across the system within its specific Region.
• Supports Finance organization on system thinking related to financial policies, programs, company investments, long-range goals and objectives.
• This position provides accurate system economics analysis, insights, benchmarks and reports in a Region System Economics function. Supports Region System Economics Manager and Region Finance Manager in guiding the business by providing deep understanding of the financial condition and economics of the system.

Economic Analyst Job Key Duties/Responsibilities in Kenya

Contributes in providing a complete view of the value creation across the system – 65%

• Understands, applies and articulates accounting and tax implications of all value sharing models
• Determines value creation between all parties from suppliers to consumers by preparing the system value chain
• Provides accurate system economics analysis and reports and supports Region System Economics Managers
• Supports Region System Economics Manager to analyze and assess gaps and to identify revenue growth opportunities and commercial opportunities
• Understands and provides the system revenue strategic framework from Long-Term (Long Range Plan) to yearly projections
• Supports in defining system investment and program risks and provides recommendations like:
• Bottler support investments, rebates
• Cold Drink Equipment and Bottler Capital Investments, etc.
• Performs financial analysis and performance tracking for investment decisions
• New launches (extension, delist)
• Cold Drink Equipment investments
• Different OBPPC structures
• Pre, post promotion analysis
• CAPPRS performance tracking
• Validate proof of purchase of CAPPRS

Participates in Collaborative Partnerships with Stakeholders (BU/Region Finance, Technical) – 20%

• Supports Region System Economics Manager and Region Finance Manager in interactions between Business Unit/Region/stakeholders in the Business Unit/Region and Group System Economics functions (Engaging stakeholders in the region to provide required data within given time frame and standards).
• Ensures Region Finance Managers are supported in the area of System Economics.
• Supports from a region point of view the Business Unit Portfolio Management within the Business Unit in the area of System Economics during Long Range
• Plan and Business Plan

Ensures guidelines are applied within Region – 15%

• System Health Corridor guidelines.
• Concentrate Pricing models for Region
• New product development guidelines, etc.

Communication Complexities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff and to interact with upper management.

Internal

• Region Finance Manager (advisory/problem solving, brain storming) (receive guidance, supervision, coaching),
• Business Unit System Economics Manager (service requests, issue management)
• Region System Economics Manager
• Associates within the Region Finance function (leadership, guidance, coaching)
• Interaction with BU functions and Group/HQ functions
• Group and Business Unit Strategic Planning, Technical, and PAC Managers/Analysts (partner, support, data validation)

Analysis

• This position will require sophisticated and contemporary information management and superior analytic skills and expertise.
• The individual must also possess exceptional collaboration and organization skills/capabilities; with the ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines.
  Since a part of the position is a new area, the job will need to develop new approaches to solve issues.

Judgment And Decision Making:

• Contributes on creating the structure for business cases, assigns resources in the system and establishes processes and routines.

Innovation:

• Supports continuous improvement by applying standardized processes and templates

Qualifications / Competencies for Economic Analyst Kenyan Jobs

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Financial knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Communicating effectively
• Thinking systemically
• Building value based relationships

Additionally:

• Accepts accountability
• Provides excellent support to partners based on a deep understanding of their strategies and associated value chain implications.
• Demonstrates adaptability in analyzing new ideas and making recommendations
• The ability to analyze information to derive insights to financial results.
• The ability to collaborate with cross-functional peers to define optimization and required analysis and deliverables needed from them and ensure commitment on their calendar.

Technical skills

• Financial & Economical Analysis
• Planning and Forecasting skills
• Performance Management
• Understanding of GAAP, Cost Accounting / Analysis

Related Experience Requirements/ Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in a multinational environment with financial analysis.

Educational Requirements

• University/Bachelor’s degree – Minimum
• Postgraduate/Master’s degree – Preferred

How to Apply

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