Job Description

Who we are and what we do LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world\'s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2, PG Tips AND Brooke Bond. We are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing to generate value for all. In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the LIPTON Teas and Infusions business (previously called ekaterra) from its former owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, we are even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the communities we serve / wider world. With 9 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, the business is profitable and growing, with our brands reaching hundreds of millions of consumers. Present in over 100 countries with an annual revenue of approximately EUR 2 billion. Under the ownership of CVC, LIPTON Teas and Infusions has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities, underpinned by our Value Creation Plan (VCP) strategy. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, LIPTON Teas and Infusions is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that\'s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day. E-commerce acceleration is at the heart of the strategy, and we are keen to have talented experts to join us on this exciting journey. We put consumer love & science at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field. Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing! Your Role Reporting to and working closely with the Asia-Pacific (APAC) & Global Distributor Market (GDM) Chief Transformation and Financial Officer. This role will have an oversight of APAC region\'s strategic planning whilst driving the financial progress of the business. The role is required to provide short- and long-term growth plans, review all KPIs for the business, and create yearly financial objectives that are in alignment to the company\'s growth plans for APAC which includes countries like, China, Japan, SEA country cluster, Australia/New Zealand. Along with this, the role will also need to provide leadership and coaching to their finance employees and ensure the management reports, budgets, financial statements, cash flows reports, etc are properly submitted and completed in a timely manner. Your Key Task End-to-end responsibility of financial accounting, reporting and cash management in APAC and continuously building and supporting local business growth. Maintain strong internal controls by having a full understanding of end-to end process of set of local books, and ensure adherence to accounting and financial policies and procedures of the company. Sets the strategy, focus and priorities for your market in close conjunction with the local APAC Leadership Team and regional CTO/ CFO. Develop long term business and operating plan and driving local strategic business plans to ensure delivering of monthly, quarterly and annual profit forecasts, budgeting, and financial reporting. Consolidation of the business results and provide performance management advice on the strategic financial decisions for your local market and in market trade-offs among cost & service. Cash Flow management including global or local funding Local operations: responsible for the contact with the service providers for statutory accounting and tax. Furthermore, handle and provide advice on labour, customs, accounting and tax matters Full P&L and Balance sheet responsibilities Finance agenda & people development: design of local market organizations and implementation on the ground. He/she ensures that the finance teams are motivated, energized and upskilled to be a highly effective finance team. Business partner with cross functional teams for end-to-end P&L understanding across channels, key customers, innovations, etc Skills and Experience Degree holder in Accounting / Finance with international accounting qualification. 15+ years of working experience in relevant fields. Excellent analytical and mathematical acumen. Proficient with mathematical modelling techniques for scenario testing and goal setting. Good interpersonal skill, team player, self-motivated and analytical mind. Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. High level of self-management and ability to function amidst tight deadlines and changing priorities. Ability to prioritize and work in a highly dynamic, fast paced and team-oriented environment. Ability to extract complex data and analyze it to monitor business performance and identify trends. Strong leadership skills with experience managing across cultures Strong Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Fluent in English Who we are looking for Bias for action, drive for results Networking and influencing A strong sense of ownership and accountability Organisationally and analytically strong High level of resilience and problem solving A dot connector Curiosity: A customer centric mindset. Ability to perform under tight deadlines Relevant values, drivers for this role Performance and growth mindset Agility to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world Flexibility to drive change Transparency and openness Passionate about Tea What we can offer you We believe that growth is for everyone, we believe in growing leaders and making space to grow an owner\'s mentality and like nature we adapt, we change and we grow. We believe in connections over hierarchies and work levels. We have a \'corporate start-up\' approach; we act with speed and agility and we have the strength and scale of a large corporation. We are building a better world of wellbeing and a better you. Excited about the Role Please apply online by clicking on \'Apply\' below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies. You will be able to access your status update through the candidate tracking link. Thank you for your interest and application. LIPTON Teas and Infusions is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! Therefore if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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