Trade Working Capital Manager

**ABOUT COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS**

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We make, move and sell some the world’s most loved brands - serving 600 million consumers and helping 1.75 million customers across 29 countries grow. We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.

Our portfolio in Australia includes the Coca-Cola family of products, as well as loved brands like Sprite, Fanta, Mount Franklin, Keri Juice, Powerade, Barista Brothers, Jim Beam, Canadian Club,, Feral Brewing, and Grinders Coffee.

We’re proud to be part of the Australian community and recognise the importance of giving something back. In addition to our efforts on wellbeing, recycling and sustainability, together with Coca-Cola South Pacific we distribute $1.1 million annually to local charities through the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation.

**THE ROLE**

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Controls and TWC, the Trade Working Capital Manager will lead the Finance function on all aspects of Trade Working Capital Management, Cashflow Management for Australia. In this role, the Trade Working Capital and Cashflow Manager will be accountable for;
- Preparing and managing delivering on all Trade Working Capital and Cashflow targets (including annual budget and monthly rolling forecast)
- Monitoring performance and providing accurate and insightful analytics on targets and outcomes.
- Defining and leading the implementation of best practice business projects that build sustainable improvement to the Trade Working Capital and Cashflow outcomes

In addition to these key responsibilities, this role will be responsible for Finance orientated project work that will aim to improve the Trade Working Capital, Cashflow and Balance Sheet results for the Australian Group. This includes but is not limited to Group wide initiatives, systems implementations and input and assistance in implementing new policy and practices.

**KEY RESPONSIBLITIES**
- Responsible for monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting Trade Working Capital and Cashflow results for Australia and providing accurate and insightful analytics.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders in Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain and Treasury to develop and deliver the best possible Trade Working Capital and Cashflow outcomes for Australia
- Define and lead the implementation of best practice business projects that drive improvements to the Trade Working Capital and Cashflow outcomes across Australia.
- Support Group and Other Business Units to deliver initiatives that sustainably improve Trade Working Capital, Cashflow and Balance Sheet outcomes across Australia
- Work with Internal and External experts to identify best business practices
- Train and educate stakeholders on the relevance and importance of Trade Working Capital and Cashflow and how they can support instilling best policy, practice and process including risk management.
- Instil discipline and governance routines throughout the business and finance function to ensure the management of Trade Working Capital, Cashflow and Balance Sheet is effective and efficient.
- Responsible for developing effective training programs and providing guidance to the Trade Working Capital and Cash Flow Team as well as Business users of financial information and reports.
- Support and deliver adhoc Finance related projects.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Financial Accounting Principles with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience, ideally in an FMCG environment
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce required
- Post graduate accounting qualification of CPA required
- Strong knowledge of Accounting Policies, Standards, Tax Regulations and Auditory requirements is critical
- Proficient in SAP, Tableau, MS Excel and Word as well as strong understanding of Finance ERP Systems
- Evidence of managerial and leadership experience in Finance ideally in an FMCG environment

**THE BENEFITS**:
At CCEP you can you expect an attractive package including staff product allowance as well as a broad range of discounts and benefits from a range of partners This is a genuine opportunity for an ambitious and customer focused trade professional to take their career to a new level and thrive making a positive contribution to CCEP customers’ business growth and success, with a brand you can be proud of. Some of our amazing & competitive benefits are:

- Company funded Parental leave
- Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
- Being part of one of the world’s largest bottlers and most recognizable brands.
- Excellent team culture - we have fun whilst we work
- A Leader who will support & guide you throughout your career
- Access to employee benefits such as free drinks onsite, allocation of products to take home, E