Commercial Accounting Analyst

Britvic; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Commercial Accounting Analyst to manage accounting and reporting for trade investments in Ireland. The successful candidate will prepare period-end accounts, provide financial support, and identify process improvements. Strong financial principles and Excel proficiency are essential for this role, along with a proactive approach and the ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders.
• Background in FMCG industry preferred.
• Reliable in delivering financial reporting and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare robust and timely period-end accounts.
• Provide accounting and financial support to Sales/Commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Proactive self-starter

Strong communication and influencing skills

Highly organized

Tools

MS Office

SAP R3

SAC

Kantar/Xtel

Job description

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At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton. We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

Job Overview

Britvic is seeking a dynamic and committed Commercial Accounting Analyst - Ireland to join our team. In this role, you will be the lead point of contact for accounting, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of trade investment spends across all routes to market in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. You will own period-end and in-period activities, financial reporting, business partnering, balance sheet management, and external audits for trade investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare robust and timely period-end accounts, trading contribution analysis, reconciliations, adjustments, and provisions for trade investment areas and PBI Balance sheet accounts.
• Provide accounting and financial support, guidance, and regular deep-dive analyses to Sales/Commercial teams, Finance Business Partners, and Finance control.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, risks, and opportunities in business conduct, balance sheets, and provisions.
• Prepare and provide necessary material for external audits related to investment spend.
• Support projects, IT system upgrades, and corrective workarounds for system issues impacting trade investment areas.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office, SAP R3, SAC, and preferably Kantar/Xtel
• Proactive self-starter with problem-solving abilities and strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders, highly organized, and reliable
• Background in FMCG industry (retailer or manufacturer) preferred