PPM Manager at International Breweries

The key purpose of this role to manage the sales package and budgeting process, lead key innovation and/or process improvement projects to support the Commercial function.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

PPM – Planning and Performance Manager

• Manage Sales Package/Spend to ensure compliance to Full Year Budget
• Regular (weekly, monthly & quarterly) performance reporting of Sales Package by brand, function and initiatives, as required
• Monthly submission of Full Year LE (Latest Estimates) after coordinating with the Execution Team (High End and RTM functions)
• Track and forecast Sales Package to identify risks and (savings) opportunities
• Manage month end close process: which includes raising journals, accruals and ensuring compliance to monthly and annual Budget
• Budget Planning: Co-ordinate the Sales Package 1-Year Plan - Top Down and Bottom-Up Budgets
• Continuously optimise Sales Package processes – reporting and execution
• Provide inputs and update adhoc reports and dashboards as required

PMO – Project Manager

• Manage and execute adhoc projects to support innovation, growth and/or process improvement.
• Provide updates to senior management on project timelines, risks and expectations.
• Manage Cross functional teams to drive project goals and results

Key attributes and competencies:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills plus an ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and create and implement processes.
• Proficiency in computer software: Excel, MS Office, SAP
• Ability to analyse information and make recommendations for decision making
• Self-starter and independent worker with the hunger to learn and apply learnings in a dynamic environment
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable
• Leadership, influence and consensus building
• Strong inter-personal and presentation skills
• Pro-active and can manage multiple stakeholders
• Capability to drive changes in processes and ways of working
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships cross functionally & work as part of a team
• Analytical and Problem-solving Mindset

Minimum requirements:

• Min. of B.Sc./HND in Sales and Marketing or any related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years in Budget Management, Finance and/or Project Management.
• Experience within FMCG environment
• Good understanding of the P&L
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint