Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. With over 200 brands in 180 countries and a global network of ambitious individuals, our teams blend a diverse range of experience, knowledge and skills. We connect customers and consumers to our iconic products and create innovative experiences that bring people together to celebrate life!
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's individual passions, commitments and specialist skills. In our encouraging culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- The M&E Specialist is responsible for the evaluation and recommendations of all investment activities of the company, aligned with the business strategy. He / She will ensure the accurate use of commercial and noncommercial investments in accordance with the best conditions for the company, within M&E Global Guidance.
- Will provide reliable and accurate analysis to reinvest in the most profitable commercial activities for the Trade Spend and the A&P on the Off Trade and the On Trade channel. This role will focus on analyzing the investment activities in the planning stage and in the post-mortem execution, always searching for the Return On Investment, TS rate and GM%.
- Will fuel the investment needs to always protect the brands margin and be the guardian of the Trade Spend and A&P for customers and channels. Reporting to and working closely with the Finance Director, will be a key member of the finance team and will drive the difficult conversations between the SP&A and the commercial and marketing teams.
- The M&E Specialist is encouraged to partner closely with the functional team leaders on initiatives to ensure that the investments are made in the most profitable way. The candidate should be able to challenge the business and initiatives passionate about the financial targets.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Financial Director / No team leader / Works collaboratively with other teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This role is responsible for the investment measurements, as a Pre M&E and Post M&E for the A&P and TS on the Off Trade and On Trade channels.
- The M&E Supervisor must understand the business and drive the conversations into profitability and return on investment.
- Helps to achieve the financial business's objectives, the accurate use of financial investments that continues the trajectory of improved gross margins.
- Provide reliable and accurate information to all the Exec, Commercial, Marketing and SP&A teams for decision making.
- To protect the company's investments always aligned to the M&E Global policy.
- Develop Scorecards and available data for the Exec and Team Leaders.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
- Led the company to have profitable and accurate investments for each category.
- Review and give guidelines on the Trade Spend, becoming be the financial business partner for the SP&A team.
- Review and give guidelines on the commercial and non-commercial A&P, becoming the financial business partner for the Shopper and Marketing Media teams.
- Present and complete each Q, the outcomes analyzed from the Pre M&E and Post M&E by giving the correct guidelines and challenges for the marketing and commercial teams.
- Be part of the construction of the AOP, by giving important input regarding Trade Spend and A&P.
- Implement and fulfill the M&E Global Policy, so the investment is clearly measured and driven.
- Build the M&E on Mexico, as the standard process for the LAC region, by crafting scorecards and available information for the organization.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 8 years of financial experience. Previous knowledge of commercial finance and P&L behavior.
- Sophisticated knowledge on the P&L Topline and how to influence to drive gross margins and trade spend rates. Investment experience in a similar finance role.
- Studies in finance and/or related fields.
- Proficient in English.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ideal candidate has experience on working independently and be able to build and analyze sophisticated data without day-by-day supervision.
CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
- Getting Results attitude.
- Challenges the status quo and gives punctual recommendations.
- Spends time identifying all collaborators and develop a business partnering across all related teams.
- Strong data analysis and recommendations for the business to implement.
- Strategic in vision, capable of identifying global and market economic development.
- Capable of understanding market and business needs, specifically very commercially astute.
OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Inspiring, with purpose.
- High Integrity standards.
- Analytical and Intellectual capabilities committed to high standards for personal and professional contributions.
- Strong motivational and communication skills.
- Shown business partnership skills. Should be able to both support and challenge the business.
- Has experience in a sophisticated matrix organizational structure.
- Is passionate about finance.
Our rewards package includes over the law benefits such as life and major medical expenses' insurance, annual bonus, floating days, parental leave and many more.
Diversity Statement
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps Diageo grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Flexibility
Flexibility is key to success in our business and our staff in Mexico City works in an hybrid model considering 3 days in office (Antara, Polanco) and 2 days in your home.
Join us, and you'll collaborate with hard-working people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of!