Jobs at Seven Up Bottling Company

Job Summary

The FP&A Analyst will support the finance team.

Job Details

• Build financial reports that communicate consolidated and practice-level performance and analyse underlying trends across the regions.
• Prepare presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company
• Prepare and present variance analysis that compares historical performance and forecasted budget with actual results
• Assist with month-end close processes liaising with accounting to assemble accurate financials for management reporting
• Partner with Business Intelligence team to create customized financial reports on dashboard systems to monitor business activities, develop operational benchmarks and automate manual processes
• Evaluate and forecast the financial viability and financial impact of expansion opportunities and new initiatives.
• Partner with Information Technology professionals to enable implementation of reporting systems and processes across Finance
• Act as a finance business partner and subject matter expert across the business
• Support the Commercial Team to ensure that their strategies lead to Net Sales Revenue and GP growth through the business planning and forecasting processes.
• Provide analytical support in the evaluation of all commercial initiatives in terms of product launches, pricing promotional activities, and direct marketing expenditure.
• Support to drive initiatives in order to improve Gross Profit (Pricing, Promo optimization, Mix optimization, product profitability).
• Prepare in-depth and insightful financial analysis and decision support to the sales and category team including identification of opportunities and risks with commentaries/analytics.
• Evaluation and monitoring of trade discounts Incentive proposals/programs to drive promotional effectiveness/profitability.
• Provision of robust analysis and insight into pack profitability and portfolio management and preparation of value chain analysis for existing and potential products.

Requirements

• 3yrs+ experience in financial planning and analysis department.
• Familiarity with Excel.
• Good understanding of systems and core accounting concepts.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Minimum of Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• Membership of Chartered Accountant (ICAN or a similar professional body) is an
• added advantage
• Good command of spreadsheets and Excel Functions, Formulas, Pivot Tables.
• Data Analysis
• Experience working with sizeable ERPs like Dynamics NAV, SAP.
• Continuous learning mindset

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The Supply Chain & Excellence Manager will be responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain planning and driving continuous improvement initiatives across  operations. This role ensures efficient material flow, demand and supply alignment, and inventory optimization while championing operational excellence and supply chain efficiency programs. The manager will play a critical role in improving service levels, reducing costs, and enhancing overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning

• Lead and manage the coordination of IKEJA to the supply chain planning function, including demand forecasting, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement robust planning processes to align supply capabilities with business demand.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to ensure seamless material and product flow.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, OTIF (On Time In Full), and inventory turns, implementing corrective actions where required.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies across Ikeja operations.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead efficiency-driven initiatives that reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimize cost-to-serve.
• Develop and implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and process improvements in line with global benchmarks.
• Foster a culture of excellence, driving engagement and capability-building across teams.

Supply Chain Efficiency & Performance Management

• Track, analyse, and report supply chain performance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead projects aimed at improving supply reliability, lead times, and service quality while reducing operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all supply chain processes.
• Partner with digital/IT teams to leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to drive efficiency and visibility.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or related functions, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in supply chain planning, demand/supply balancing, and process improvement.
• Strong track record in leading Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence initiatives (certifications a plus).
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Change agent, capable of challenging the status quo and driving transformation.
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or related functions, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in supply chain planning, demand/supply balancing, and process improvement.
• Strong track record in leading Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence initiatives (certifications a plus).
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Change agent, capable of challenging the status quo and driving transformation.
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.