Coca-Cola HBC opens recruitment for Finance, Marketing, Payroll Professionals in Nigeria (How to apply)

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Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company), the bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, has opened applications for multiple professional positions across its Finance, Marketing and Human Resources divisions in Nigeria.

The company is recruiting experienced professionals for five roles: Finance Specialist – Governance, COGS Senior Analyst, Digital Marketing Lead, Marketing Execution Lead – Key Accounts Channel, and Payroll Expert.

Successful candidates will join one of the world’s leading beverage companies, which operates in more than 200 countries through The Coca-Cola Company and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Athens Exchange.

Available Positions

1. Finance Specialist – Governance

Location: Benin, Edo State

The successful candidate will oversee plant governance processes, internal controls, audit compliance, inventory management, asset management and financial control systems.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Four to six years of experience in finance or process-oriented operations.
• Knowledge of IFRS, internal controls and accounting regulations.
• Experience using SAP, EDGE and other enterprise systems.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.

2. COGS Senior Analyst

Location: Lagos

The role involves supporting cost planning, financial analysis, manufacturing cost reporting and profitability analysis while collaborating with Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

Requirements include:

• Degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration.
• Minimum of two years’ finance or accounting experience.
• FMCG or multinational company experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

3. Digital Marketing Lead

Location: Nigeria

The Digital Marketing Lead will drive digital engagement, e-commerce growth, online campaigns, content strategy and customer acquisition across digital platforms.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Digital Media or Visual Communication.
• At least five years of experience in digital marketing, e-commerce and performance marketing.
• Experience with Google Analytics and A/B testing.
• Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

4. Marketing Execution Lead – Key Accounts Channel

Location: Lagos

The successful candidate will coordinate marketing execution across supermarkets, quick-service restaurants and other key accounts to improve product visibility, shopper engagement and sales performance.

Requirements include:

• Degree in Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven years’ professional experience.
• Experience in trade marketing, shopper marketing or channel marketing.
• Strong project management, communication and analytical skills.

5. Payroll Expert

Location: Lagos

The Payroll Expert will support salary administration, statutory remittances, payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance with Nigerian payroll regulations.

Requirements include:

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or related disciplines.
• Two to four years of payroll or compensation experience.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good understanding of PAYE, Pension, NHF, ITF, NSITF and other statutory payroll obligations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit their applications through the Coca-Cola HBC careers portal by selecting their preferred position and completing the online application process.

The company has not announced a closing date for the vacancies. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible, as recruitment may close once suitable applications have been received.

About Coca-Cola HBC

Coca-Cola HBC is one of the world’s largest bottling partners of The Coca-Cola Company. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company serves millions of consumers across Europe, Africa and other international markets, providing employees with opportunities for career development, professional growth and exposure to global best practices.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.