Finance Manager Distribution Partner & Field Sales

We are looking for a Finance Manager Distribution Partner & Field Sales!

In this position, you act as a finance know-how hub for all distribution partners and field sales related topics. As a part of the global Sales Controlling team, you and your team act as a business partner for the regional Finance and International Sales teams and drive the global distribution partner and field sales roadmap through the continuous improvement of the global guidelines, concepts, and our system landscape. You address finance matters in connection with Red Bull’s distribution partners including the DP selection and help to improve business profitability through identifying cost efficiencies and constant value chain assessment.

Business Partnership for Regional Finance Management and International Sales teams

• Act as a finance know-how hub for all distribution partners and field sales related topics.
• Address finance matters in connection with Red Bull’s distribution partners including the DP selection process.
• Train local, regional and area finance and sales teams on DP and field sales related topics and tools.
  

Drive Global Finance Distribution Partner and Field Sales roadmap

• Further development of KPI´s and reporting standards as well as tools for an efficient distribution partner and field sales management.
• Continuous development of the global controlling guideline for all DP and field sales related topics.

Financial & Risk Management for Distribution Partners

• Coordination and lead of the worldwide distribution partner planning and recharge process.
• Challenge compliance with accounting, reporting, group controlling and treasury guidelines.
• Contribute to avoiding permanent establishment risk and effective credit risk management.
• Proper P&L distribution partner planning including the GSV Adjustment where relevant.

Drive Distribution Partner and Field Sales Profitability, Efficiency & Effectiveness

• Challenge the value chain, pricing and promotional development of Red Bull distribution partner markets through ongoing analysis, country visits and in-depth reviews.
• Ensure customer profitability is analyzed, and appropriate actions are taken.
• Critically assess DP and field sales related launch- and business case proposals for the highest long-term return and efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure the team's success in achieving financial objectives as well as project goals.

Minimum five years of relevant finance experience in the FMCG industry.

Additional commercial background is a plus.

University degree in business administration/finance.

Fluency in English.

Proficiency in financial software and tools (Excel, SAP, Hyperion, BI Planning, or similar systems).

Knowledge of advanced analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python,) is a plus.

Proactive, self-motivated, able to work with different topics in parallel in a fast-paced environment, good communication and presentation skills, team player, strong analytical skills, results and performance-driven.

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams.

Advanced accounting and tax knowledge.

Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is €3.139 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.