Job Title: Marketing & Strategy Finance Business Partner Duration: 6 months Location: Dublin About the role This role involves supporting the Marketing function in Ireland as a key financial business partner. The responsibilities include creating strategic plans, providing business and financial support for resource allocation and investment decisions, and optimizing Return on Investment (ROI) and profit through expert analysis of short- and long-term investments. The Decision Support Manager will develop the 3-5 Year Strategy for Ireland, owning the modeling process and clearly articulating assumptions. The role requires collaboration across various business levels and close cooperation with Ireland's A&P budget owners and finance teams across Dublin, Belfast, Budapest, and India. The manager will be a vital member of the Ireland Finance organization, reporting to the Head of Marketing Finance & Strategy. About You Qualified Accountant or MBA with strong academic credentials and at least 3 years PQE Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills Exceptional relationship-building skills based on mutual trust and respect Ability to manage, plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines Strong commercial acumen and a broad business perspective, with practical understanding of business operations Key Responsibilities The Decision Support Manager's main areas of responsibility include: Finance Business Partner to the Marketing function Oversee and optimize Ireland's total A&P spend during planning, forecasting, and reporting Collaborate with the A&P Analyst in GBO to ensure accurate reporting and monthly forecasting Explain variances between plans and actuals to senior management throughout the year Work with marketing teams to optimize A&P spend for short- and long-term goals Lead A&P planning processes, including strategy, budgeting, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities Promote continuous improvement in marketing finance processes Development of 5-Year Strategy Own modeling efforts supporting the 3-5 Year Strategy for Ireland Develop and communicate key assumptions of the model Collaborate with Category teams to understand market forecasts and impacts Work with the Head of Marketing Finance & Strategy to present plans to senior executives Business Support Provide financial and strategic support for key projects, including high-value initiatives, innovation proposals, and CAPEX requests We offer flexible working arrangements and a competitive rewards package. Our purpose is to celebrate life daily and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and belongs. We embrace diversity and aim to be the most trusted consumer products company by transforming our brands and building new ones to shape future celebrations worldwide.
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