Category Finance Manager

Purpose of Role
The purpose of the role is split into two key areas:
Strategy: Plan, Drive and Execute identified cross functional strategic analysis/decision support projects and value creation initiatives:
Decision Analysis and Recommendations in support of business / functional strategies
Value Creation initiatives incl. business development and breakthrough initiatives
Provide capabilities and rigor to our strategic decision making processes
Innovation: Support and manage the Brandhouse product innovation agenda, agreeing priorities, resources and key interdependencies:
Decision Analysis and Recommendations in support of category/brand strategies
Prioritization of projects to ensure best ROI, strategic fit and alignment to commercial capabilities
Support the category Decision Support Analysts to ensure that they have the context to think, decide and act.
Top Accountabilities
Strategic Decision Analysis & Support
Drive the development and execution of strategic decision analytics and support
Drive the development and deployment of decision support processes and methodologies for brandhouse
Support Shareholders, Exec as well as functions in value improvement initiatives: Drive insights from deep dive analysis, provide strategic support & facilitation as and when required
Drive, prioritise and execute strategic initiative analysis derived from strategic planning process, global strategic initiatives and key cross functional / regional programmes (incl. new business development, acquisition reviews, etc.)
…all of the above with the objective to identify quantify and unlock value-creation opportunities for the business.
Understand sponsor’s issue to identify scope of work and plan the activities and resources required for the project.
Deliver great project outcomes for sponsors – robust, pragmatic strategies that create new possibilities for the business. Most projects require analytical models built from a wide range of internal and external data – all need clear, concise presentation and communication of conclusions to stakeholders.
Handover project to business, transferring learnings as required
Act as mentor and coach to junior decision support analysts
Qualifications, experience & Skills Required Qualifications
Essential: Post-graduate degree level with very strong academic record, cognitive and analytical ability
Additional: MBA qualification preferred
Exposure to multinationals’ ways-of-working
Experience
Minimum 5 years management consulting experience, with emphasis on strategy and analysis and design work OR
Minimum 8+ years cross-functional experience in an FMCG environment
A strong track record in strategy decision analysis & support is important. Previous experience of change management, complex stakeholder management is key
Significant analytical methodology design and execution experience
Previous experience in communicating effectively with senior managers and stakeholders across the business

Key Skills
Analytical & predictive modelling skills (financial, forecasting, trend analysis etc.)
Management Consulting, preferably in fields of strategy & decision analysis
Business performance management
Ability to provide clarity to stakeholders
Strategic Business Analysis, Problem Solving and Solution Design
High cognitive ability
Project Management
Presentation development and delivery
Influencing/Communication skills
Ability to move effortlessly between operational detail and high level strategy
Self-motivated
Category Finance Manager

External Services Manager

Purpose of Role Lead, develop, coach and support a sales & merchandising teams, to execute commercial activities and sell a portfolio of brands via a complex Route to market, to achieve performance through effective customer management and cross functional ways of working.
Influence business strategies and plans to leverage the Division’s unique dynamics.
Top Accountabilities
Actively contribute to the overall strategy and decision-making process.
Lead the commercial strategy for the region, leading the direct sales team, the third party sales and merchandising support team and relevant cross-functional teams.
Manage the operations of all 3rd Party suppliers
Briefing and negotiation with 3rd Party suppliers on future initiatives and new projects
Develop Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)with 3rd party suppliers and management contracts according to the legal, corporate relations & commercial  frameworks
Develop KPI to measure performance of 3rd Party suppliers in line with bh strategic imperatives
Manage and control budget process with Commercial Director and Finance
Track and manage Commercial projects and conduct monthly and quarterly reviews
Manage the performance of all 3rd Party supplier organisations against Service Level Agreements  and KPI scores
Provide regular reports and feedback to both internal and external stakeholders i.e. Customer Marketing, Commercial, Marketing, Demand Planning , Strategy,Finanace & External 3rd Party
Provide quality M&E on contract performance on a quarterly and yearly basis(Nielsen, sap, BW,other)
Quaterly  reviews with Senior Management inl Exec on 3rd party performance
Qualifications and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS
Commercial degree.  Business qualification ideal.
High cognitive ability
EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of working with the following
Contract management
Route To Market including Redistributors, Cash & Carry, Wholesale, Bulk Breaker channels
Grocery channel including Self service and counter service
Formal off and on Trade channel including Bars, and Taverns
Exposure across other different channels and different levels of customer sophistication (e.g. National Accounts, Key Accounts and Field Sales incl informal structures)
Success in highly demanding sales organisations (FMCG) and in alcoholic beverages
Leadership of large teams operating in complex, multi-channelled settings
Minimum 5 Years management experience, of which at least 3 years spent in managing 3rd parties
An excellent understanding of strategy and the ability to translate strategy to action and execution
Good working knowledge of Performance Evaluation & Management
Ability to influence, guide and advise on implementation strategies
Develop  processes and manage resources effectively
High degree of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate with stakeholder up to Board Level

SKILLS
Inspirational leadership;
people management,
recruitment/selection;
coaching;
networking and influencing;
communication;
selling skills;
planning;
negotiating;
training and development;
performance management; systems;
 problem solving,
finances,
M&E
Analytical
 contract management

As part of our journey to being the most trusted and respected organisation, we are committed to being an inclusive organisation by advancing the equity and diversity agenda. We therefore encourage equity candidates to apply.
External Services Manager

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Purpose of Role:
 

• To build external talent pipeline and develop candidate shortlists through cost effective channels, to address current and future talent needs for Diageo in the region, maintaining a global mindset.

Accountabilities:
 

• Stakeholder Management – build strong relationships with HRD, HR Business Partners, Talent Managers and Hiring Managers to drive clarity on Talent Acquisition priorities and to deliver effectively on these priorities
• Talent Pools – through effective use of appropriate sourcing channels, build external talent pipelines for current and future vacancies/talent gaps (social networks, talent mapping, on-line recruitment depending on in-market recruitment practices)
• Pre-screening – pre-screen external talent to build ‘long list’ of candidates for interview, using the Diageo Leadership Standard as a benchmark
• Team Cooperation – work effectively with the rest of the remote Talent Acquisition team to deliver high calibre long-lists of candidates to the business for specific roles, to ensure the best talent being appointed into roles at Diageo in the shortest possible time (Time to hire targets)
• 3^rd Party Management – Set up effective relationships with and work with recruitment agencies in the region – key partners in attracting and hiring best talent into Diageo (for no more than approx. 10% of roles)

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Experience in a leading search firm and/or in-house talent research function is critical
• Strong knowledge of best practice proactive resourcing methodology
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills
• Able to proactively source candidates from a variety of channels
• Client-oriented mindset, able to influence key stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple short and long term priorities
• Able to ensure an excellent candidate experience even if they do not go forward to be hired
• Understanding of market trends and ability to use these to define innovative sourcing strategies
• Ability to use modern technologies in talent attraction processes, such as Linkedin recruiter, Twitter and Facebook. Adept at online search techniques and well versed in online attraction strategies.
• Attention to detail on systems usage. Excellent system abilities to leverage existing and future system.

As part of our journey to being the most trusted and respected organisation, we are committed to being an inclusive organisation by advancing the equity and diversity agenda. We therefore encourage equity candidates to apply.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Legal Secretary/Paralegal (5 Months)

Purpose of Role To manage the day to day administration and provide the necessary support to the Legal & Security and CR Directors & their Teams.
Top Accountabilities
Manages the diaries of Legal & Security and CR Directors.

Screen telephone calls and emails, answer routine queries and/or refer to alternate.

Organise and arrange travel itineraries for the Legal & Security and CR Directors including: flights, vehicles, accommodation, visa administration (including foreign visitors to business).

Manages the itinerary of guests visiting the Legal & Security and CR Directors.

Assisting with preparation of documents, including typing, preparing engrossments.

Responsibility for managing various contract databases, extracting required data from eContracts Managemnet Tool, the retrieval and the filing of original contracts.

Provide full financial administration support e.g. raising purchase orders on SAP, expense claims, monthly budget reconciliation reports for the Directors and assisting Teams as requested by the Director, etc.

Deals with business and personal information of a highly confidential nature.

Coordination and administration of the Legal & Security and CR Team’s meetings, conferences, workshops etc (internal and external).

Support the Legal & Security and CR Team with team meetings and training sessions including: agenda, slides, invitations, logistics, event management, updating member list, admin support.

Manage daily administration e.g. filing, report generation etc.

Manage Liquor Licencing Portfolio


Assist with corporate governance of the BH, DHN, DSA and associated companies from time to time


Qualifications and Experience Required Qualifications
Matric essential (Relevant Diploma)

Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in a Personal Assistant role
Exceptional organisational skills
Project and time management
Some experience of management of contracts or large numbers of documents
Resilient and able to work under pressure
Enthusiastic and demonstrates initiative
Team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written/verbal communication
Analytical skills
Full SAP capability

Legal Secretary/Paralegal (5 Months)