VIE Central Marketing Analyst

What is a VIE?

It’s an international graduate program for European citizens having graduated from a University School. This is an initiative created, designed, and supported by the French Government primarily to provide professional international work experience for European citizens aged between 18-28 recently graduated from University or Business School.

To apply for this V.I.E assignment you need to fulfil the following criteria:

• International Graduates (European citizens) between 18 and 28 yo with an average of 12 months of professional experience
• Fluent in English
• International profile (work experience or studies abroad)
• Eager to continue your career abroad

This is a V.I.E position based in Stockholm, Sweden and lasts for 12 months with possibility for extension of another 12 months. The position is not open to applicants already based in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information on the V.I.E program’s specificities please visit Mon Volontariat International : site officiel du V.I.E | V.I.A (businessfrance.fr).

ABOUT US

The Absolut Company oversees the production, packaging and marketing of Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Malibu as part of the Pernod Ricard Group, a global leader in spirits and wine. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, and part of Pernod Ricard’s Crystal Brand Unit, we uphold the Group’s commitment to excellence by offering some of the world’s most renowned and enduring spirits.

We aim to redefine the global spirits market by inspiring people from all backgrounds to connect, share ideas and enjoy our products responsibly. We are also committed to long-term sustainability, acting in the best interests of consumers, society, the environment and our employees.

We seek talented, bold individuals to join our team and drive innovation. After all, our brands are defined by lifestyle and mindset, but it is our people who define who we are. So, whether you are just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that will help you grow.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role touches on marketing investment planning across the Crystal Brand Unit (BU) and business partnering with brand marketing teams to deliver robust annual central marketing (A&P) investment plans across the portfolio.

The role reports to the Portfolio Finance Director of the Crystal BU and will work together with the Senior Central Marketing Analyst in Stockholm to ensure both (i) efficient, agile and balanced resource allocation across the portfolio, with appropriate A&P investment levels to support both immediate term commercial needs on strong global brands (e.g., Absolut, Beefeater, Malibu) and long-term strategic brand building on key growth inflections (e.g., agave, RTD), and (ii) a strong financial business partnering presence for the local teams in London and Sweden.

For the Gins marketing team based in London in particular, this role will be primary contact for all of their reporting, forecast, controlling and transactional tasks, coordinating with finance teams in both London and Stockholm to ensure proper control of budgets and spend.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Handling the monthly reporting and quarterly forecasts of Gins marketing expenses in London, and act as a business partner to the marketing team throughout the year. Key tasks include journal raising, reinvoicing flows between affiliates, tight spend tracking, management of budget & spend tracking databases and knowledge of local finance tools.

• A&P cost control for the London Gin brands and support for the Stockholm brands Absolut, Malibu, Kahlua. You will work closely with London-based marketing and transversal teams, to track A&P spend vs budget plans, checking bookings and allocations, and support teams with finance processes and data.

• Support the Central A&P planning process across the Crystal portfolio by ensuring rolling forecast (RF) submission is in line with targets and preparing Crystal budget tracking reports

• Take responsibility for regular updates of the Crystal A&P project tracker to provide to the leadership team clear visibility into key projects and investments across the portfolio

• Support the Senior Central Marketing Analyst on others ad-hoc analyses or projects

We aspire to foster an authentic, open, challenging and innovative culture that supports your long-term professional development. And so, we have created a working environment at The Absolut Company that allows you to thrive.

We champion inclusion and value different perspectives. We want our people to be their own authentic selves and we are committed to building a workplace that reflects our global consumer base. We are proud to be recognised among Forbes World's Best Employers and Equileap's top 100 Employers for Gender Equality. Conviviality is in our DNA and connects us beyond borders – you will always be welcomed for who you are and the strengths you bring.

Your qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, preferably corporate finance, controlling or accounting.
• Familiarity with Excel and with an appetite to improve skills in financial modelling and data analysis in order to build and maintain intuitive files which support decision-making 
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines 
• Curious, with a learning mindset and openness to change
• Self-starter, highly autonomous and proactive in anticipating and initiating analysis that delivers high-impact insights 
• Experience from working in an FMCG will be considered as an advantage
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)

We want to help you through everyday challenges, encourage you to make healthy choices, take care of your well-being and enjoy work-life balance (we have a great canteen and a well-equipped gym in case you want to shake the day off!). We also provide you with opportunities for professional development and career progression that you’d expect from a global leader in the beverage industry.

Read more about us at Careers | The Absolut Group (theabsolutcompany.com)

APPLICATION
If this role sounds like it is for you, don’t hesitate to apply. As an international company, our working language is English, so please submit your application in English. All new employees are subject to a six-month probationary period and some positions may require a background check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

As a skills-based organisation, we ensure fair processes and equal opportunities. If you need extra support or accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us. We are here to support you and welcome your application.

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