Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Financial Planning Analyst at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company.
About Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
Coca-Cola HBC AG, also known as Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, exclusively bottles and sells beverages from The Coca-Cola Company across its 29 markets. Additionally, it partners with other beverage businesses like Monster Energy, Edrington, Brown-Forman, and Campari to distribute their products. The company emphasizes creating value for stakeholders by supporting socio-economic development and prioritizing environmental impact. Their diverse portfolio spans sparkling, juice, water, sport, energy, plant-based, and premium spirits categories, offering a wide range of healthier options and sustainable packaging. Operating from Ireland to Nigeria, Coca-Cola HBC AG is committed to sustainability, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 and ranking as the world’s most sustainable beverage company. With 33,000 employees, the company fosters an open, inclusive work environment focused on customer service, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
Summary
- Company: Coca-Cola Company
- Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst
- Location: Nigeria
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving accurate financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the full Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow (FCF) for assigned Coca-Cola Hellenic entities. You will provide high-quality financial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making, ensure compliance with Group finance policies and local regulations, and partner closely with internal and external stakeholders within a multinational shared services environment. This role requires strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, value-adding business insights.
IS THIS YOU?
- You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Analysis, preferably within an FMCG or multinational organization.
- You have strong knowledge of financial planning, balance sheet management, and free cash flow analysis.
- You understand how business processes translate into financial results and can explain financial outcomes clearly.
- You have significant exposure to IFRS, audit environments, and internal control frameworks.
- You are comfortable managing complex stakeholders across different functions and geographies.
- You can prepare accurate financial analyses, scenarios, and narratives to support management decisions.
- You have experience working in a shared services, captive, or outsourced finance environment (an advantage).
- You are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong data presentation skills.
- You have hands-on ERP experience; SAP knowledge is a strong advantage.
- You demonstrate high accountability, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- You communicate with clarity and confidence, both verbally and in writing.
- You are fluent in English (written and spoken).
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Requirements for the Position of Financial Planning Analyst at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the preparation of Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow targets, forecasts, scenarios, and estimates.
- Provide accurate financial analysis, insights, and performance narratives to support management decision-making.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to local business units on Balance Sheet and FCF management.
- Manage the end-to-end Balance Sheet planning and analysis process, including ad-hoc financial requests.
- Perform detailed analysis of Balance Sheet and FCF versus Business Plan (BP), Rolling Estimate (RE), Latest Estimate (LE), and Prior Year (PY).
- Lead the preparation, implementation, and compliance of Local Credit Policy and Collection Strategy.
- Partner with External Service Providers to ensure compliance with CCH policies and delivery of agreed KPIs.
- Collaborate closely with Country Finance, Group Functions, and internal stakeholders to improve service quality and financial outcomes.
- Manage and escalate complex accounting and business issues in coordination with External Service Providers.
- Ensure a strong internal control environment, audit readiness, COBC compliance, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with CCH finance policies, procurement guidelines, credit policies, and local tax/legal requirements.
- Approve and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and control of outgoing payments processed in SAP.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure visibility and control over payments processed outside SAP.
- Drive continuous improvement of Balance Sheet planning methodologies and finance processes, aligned with Best-in-Class Shared Services practices.
- Maintain and update process documentation and Knowledge Capture Templates to ensure knowledge preservation.
- Support Free Cash Flow initiatives to identify value-creation opportunities for Business Units.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
Benefits
- Coaching and mentoring programs
- Development opportunities
- Learning programs
- Supportive team
- Wellbeing program
Deadline
Not Specified.
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