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Responsible for designing, building and overseeing the deployment and operation of technology architecture, solutions and software to capture, manage, store and utilize structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources Establishes and builds processes and structures based on business and technical requirements to channel data from multiple inputs, route appropriately and store using any combination of distributed (cloud) structures, local databases, and other applicable storage forms as required Develops technical tools and programming that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and big-data techniques to cleanse, organize and transform data and to maintain, defend and update data structures and integrity on an automated basis Creates and establishes design standards and assurance processes for software, systems and applications development to ensure compatibility and operability of data connections, flows and storage requirements Reviews internal and external business and product requirements for data operations and activity and suggests changes and upgrades to systems and storage to accommodate ongoing needs Work with data modelers/analysts to understand the business problems they are trying to solve then create or augment data assets to feed their analysis Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline Usually determines own work priorities Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience Job Description OVERVIEW This key role is responsible for development and configuration of SAP Analytics cloud tool with in UNIVERSAL Corporate technology. It should deliver an efficient SAP Planning and Analytical capability to support multiple business sectors requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - As an experienced SAP BW Developer you will be responsible for design, and build of BW solutions specific to SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP BW4/HANA. Success in this role requires you to develop BW and BPC solutions on the BW/4 HANA platform and Datasphere, that includes integration of data sources and building complex reports. From there - this resource should have the ability to build business reports based on HANA CDS Views from S/4 HANA and BW/4HANA. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies such as, native HANA modelling, HANA Smart Data Integration, SAP SLT for replication, ABAP CDS View development for analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere and SAP BW4/HANA, Reporting tools like Power BI, Google Big Query and AWS redshift You will be required to build complex analytics solutions that requires data blending from various sources. You should be able to work at individual capacity and own the entire design to deployment of solution with minimal supervision. Lead and build of proposed analytic solutions, supporting development, unit testing, user acceptance testing, and go-live Strong programming experience in SAP ABAP. Strong understanding of SAP BPC and data integration to SAP BPC Work with extended Data and Analytics team to work on blended uses cases and combine data for these use cases. Create Data Analytics Reports using SAP AFO, SAP Cloud Analytic, Power BI and Big Query Collaborate with functional teams to translate user stories and problem statements into project/solution requirements. Work on latest technology developments using Python scripting for build AI based analytics and ML based data quality solutions in SAP platforms Develop solutions quickly through an Agile process utilizing incremental minimal viable products to obtain user feedback and iterate towards a final solution. Job requires working multiple projects in parallel and maintaining a set delivery schedule on all projects. Provide recommendations, develop customized solutions as needed, and manage follow-up & evaluation for all data and analytics solutions Developing new Planning scenarios, interfaces, DSO s & other reporting structures, as and when identified by business needs/projects. Assist with identified stabilisation & simplification initiatives to improve overall SAP Analytics processes & performance. Demonstrate BW and BPC experience, including experience in various Data and Analytics solutions based on AWS, GCP and Azure. Demonstrated experience in various reporting technologies like SAP AOE, EPM, Power BI and SAP SAC Support and service Reviewing/Updating support & operations documentation where required Participating in production support rota during key activity periods when required month-end, quarter-end, year-end etc. Ensuring consistency of master data between SAC and related systems Reviewing & improving existing master data interfaces to eliminate master data issues in SAC, BW and BPC Liaising with other Business Engagement teams to ensure timely resolution of all issues and to promote good working relationships Other Responsibilities Knowledge of investigating data flows to and from SAC with SAP BW, SAP BPC systems, SAP S/4 and other non SAP sources Proven ability to analyse source systems and investigate data extracts for both SAP and non-SAP sources. Strong understanding of financial analytics and experience in delivering finance and HCM analytics SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ Years of SAP SAC planning and analytics experience - ability to link development requirements back to business requirements. Knowledge or certification on SAP Datasphere Knowledge of implementing AI and ML solutions in SAP data space Relationship building and influencing ability both inside and outside the organisation. Coaching and mentoring ability Taking ownership and ensuring high quality results Active in seeking feedback and making necessary changes. Specific previous experience - Proven experience in implementing SAP SAC, SAP BOBJ, AFO and Power BI in a multinational environment. Experience in providing infrastructure requirements. Experience in providing SAP SAC user training. REQUIREMENTS Written and verbal communication in English Role: Data Engineer Industry Type: Telecom / ISP Department: Data Science & Analytics Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Data Science & Machine Learning Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate

Responsible for designing, building and overseeing the deployment and operation of technology architecture, solutions and software to capture, manage, store and utilize structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources Establishes and builds processes and structures based on business and technical requirements to channel data from multiple inputs, route appropriately and store using any combination of distributed (cloud) structures, local databases, and other applicable storage forms as required Develops technical tools and programming that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and big-data techniques to cleanse, organize and transform data and to maintain, defend and update data structures and integrity on an automated basis Creates and establishes design standards and assurance processes for software, systems and applications development to ensure compatibility and operability of data connections, flows and storage requirements Reviews internal and external business and product requirements for data operations and activity and suggests changes and upgrades to systems and storage to accommodate ongoing needs Work with data modelers/analysts to understand the business problems they are trying to solve then create or augment data assets to feed their analysis Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline Usually determines own work priorities Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience Job Description OVERVIEW This key role is responsible for development and configuration of SAP Analytics cloud tool with in UNIVERSAL Corporate technology. It should deliver an efficient SAP Planning and Analytical capability to support multiple business sectors requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - As an experienced SAP BW Developer you will be responsible for design, and build of BW solutions specific to SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP BW4/HANA. Success in this role requires you to develop BW and BPC solutions on the BW/4 HANA platform and Datasphere, that includes integration of data sources and building complex reports. From there - this resource should have the ability to build business reports based on HANA CDS Views from S/4 HANA and BW/4HANA. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies such as, native HANA modelling, HANA Smart Data Integration, SAP SLT for replication, ABAP CDS View development for analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere and SAP BW4/HANA, Reporting tools like Power BI, Google Big Query and AWS redshift You will be required to build complex analytics solutions that requires data blending from various sources. You should be able to work at individual capacity and own the entire design to deployment of solution with minimal supervision. Lead and build of proposed analytic solutions, supporting development, unit testing, user acceptance testing, and go-live Strong programming experience in SAP ABAP. Strong understanding of SAP BPC and data integration to SAP BPC Work with extended Data and Analytics team to work on blended uses cases and combine data for these use cases. Create Data Analytics Reports using SAP AFO, SAP Cloud Analytic, Power BI and Big Query Collaborate with functional teams to translate user stories and problem statements into project/solution requirements. Work on latest technology developments using Python scripting for build AI based analytics and ML based data quality solutions in SAP platforms Develop solutions quickly through an Agile process utilizing incremental minimal viable products to obtain user feedback and iterate towards a final solution. Job requires working multiple projects in parallel and maintaining a set delivery schedule on all projects. Provide recommendations, develop customized solutions as needed, and manage follow-up & evaluation for all data and analytics solutions Developing new Planning scenarios, interfaces, DSO s & other reporting structures, as and when identified by business needs/projects. Assist with identified stabilisation & simplification initiatives to improve overall SAP Analytics processes & performance. Demonstrate BW and BPC experience, including experience in various Data and Analytics solutions based on AWS, GCP and Azure. Demonstrated experience in various reporting technologies like SAP AOE, EPM, Power BI and SAP SAC Support and service Reviewing/Updating support & operations documentation where required Participating in production support rota during key activity periods when required month-end, quarter-end, year-end etc. Ensuring consistency of master data between SAC and related systems Reviewing & improving existing master data interfaces to eliminate master data issues in SAC, BW and BPC Liaising with other Business Engagement teams to ensure timely resolution of all issues and to promote good working relationships Other Responsibilities Knowledge of investigating data flows to and from SAC with SAP BW, SAP BPC systems, SAP S/4 and other non SAP sources Proven ability to analyse source systems and investigate data extracts for both SAP and non-SAP sources. Strong understanding of financial analytics and experience in delivering finance and HCM analytics SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ Years of SAP SAC planning and analytics experience - ability to link development requirements back to business requirements. Knowledge or certification on SAP Datasphere Knowledge of implementing AI and ML solutions in SAP data space Relationship building and influencing ability both inside and outside the organisation. Coaching and mentoring ability Taking ownership and ensuring high quality results Active in seeking feedback and making necessary changes. Specific previous experience - Proven experience in implementing SAP SAC, SAP BOBJ, AFO and Power BI in a multinational environment. Experience in providing infrastructure requirements. Experience in providing SAP SAC user training. REQUIREMENTS Written and verbal communication in English Role: Data Engineer Industry Type: Telecom / ISP Department: Data Science & Analytics Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Data Science & Machine Learning Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate

You will be responsible for developing and supporting new standardised SAC reporting stories, reports, dashboards, and models in SAC that facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes for the Finance community. This will enable improved decision-making by granting access to pre-built standardised reports and dashboards. You will manage stakeholder requirements to ensure that the design of SAC Reports, dashboards, and models meets those requirements and enables best-in-class reporting. Additionally, you will coach SAC Analysts through the development process, from design to build, test, and deploy activities, guiding them on leading design and build practices. As an experienced manager of SAC Reporting design or development in a large organisation, you should have a strong track record of delivering efficient and effective SAC Reporting templates and models. You should be a commercially astute SAP advocate, comfortable with translating stakeholders" planning requirements into best-in-class SAC planning templates and models. Leveraging your technical expertise, you will design and deliver SAP reporting capabilities that positively transform reporting design and development. Furthermore, you should be a leader capable of nurturing talent to build in-house SAC Reporting capability. Your responsibilities will include designing and managing the development of SAC Reporting stories, reports, dashboards, and SAC models to enhance the reporting capability across BT Finance. You will advocate for SAP Reporting capability development and efficient system-based management Reporting approaches. By implementing best-in-class reporting and dashboarding development practices, you will deliver flexible and versatile solutions. Additionally, you will manage reporting capability development projects, report on progress, risks, and issue resolution. Engaging with Group and Unit Finance stakeholders, you will ensure that new SAC developments meet their reporting capability requirements. Collaborating closely with the BT Technology function, you will ensure appropriate support for new reports, dashboards, and model development projects. Making architectural decisions in line with best practices, you will manage stakeholder relationships across Finance and Technology to deliver SAP planning development project initiatives. Establishing robust checking and validation processes for planning capability development, you will maintain a zero-tolerance approach to technical errors. It is essential to have a thorough understanding of current performance trends across BT to ensure planning capability developments support key commercial challenges. Furthermore, you will develop SAC Planning Analysts through program-level coaching and review. Possessing strong hands-on technical skills in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), BW, and AFO is crucial. You should be proficient in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), including data modeling, story building, and dashboard creation. Strong experience in designing and building Analytical applications in SAC to support complex dashboards and reports is required. An understanding of SAC connectivity options, the ability to write complex calculations and formulas within SAC, and expertise in SAC reporting capability development best practices are essential. You should be able to translate functional requirements into technical design and influence stakeholders to navigate design decisions. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills, along with a keen attention to detail and a solution-driven, innovative mindset focused on commercial impact, are necessary qualities. Lastly, possessing a Finance qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) is a plus. The skills and experience you need: - Strong hands-on technical skills in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), BW, and AFO - Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) including data modeling, story building, and dashboard creation - Strong experience in designing and building Analytical applications in SAC to support complex dashboards and reports - Understanding of SAC connectivity options (e.g., live data connections, import data connections) - Ability to write complex calculations and formulas within SAC to enhance reporting and dashboarding experience aligned with leading practice Strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate functional requirements into technical design are essential skills for this role.,

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead month-end budget variance analysis, identifying key financial risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. Partner with finance operations and business teams to deliver accurate ad hoc cost analyses for products and productivity (HMM) initiatives. Own and manage reporting models (Wage, OT, Depreciation etc) Collaborate with the finance lead to ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and support regular financial control testing to maintain continuous audit readiness. Serve as a key liaison between finance and the GIC, driving effective and timely communication. Analyze complex data sets across platforms (SAP, AFO, GFP) to uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations. Drive efficiencies in annual and monthly planning/reporting processes Identify data outliers, determine root cause and action. Drive month-end close activities and deliver insightful reporting Exhibit strong communication and relationship-building skills to influence and align with stakeholders across functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) Professional Certification: B. Com 7+ years of related experience Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills Process Excellence, able to make process improvements, and effectively organize work Situational agility, comfort navigating ambiguity Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability Solid understanding of P&L planning and business process Global and/or cross-functional team partnership Previous Supply Chain or Supply Chain Finance experience Experience with our FP&A systems and capabilities (BPC, AFO, Tableau) or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly) Experience with SAP ERP/IEP or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master s degree 7 to 9 years of related experience Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Costing Professional Certifications: CA, MBA, PGDBA, MMS

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead month-end budget variance analysis, identifying key financial risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. Partner with finance operations and business teams to deliver accurate ad hoc cost analyses for products and productivity (HMM) initiatives. Own and manage reporting models Collaborate with the finance lead to ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and support regular financial control testing to maintain continuous audit readiness. Serve as a key liaison between finance and the GIC, driving effective and timely communication. Analyze complex data sets across platforms (SAP, AFO, GFP) to uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations. Drive efficiencies in annual and monthly planning/reporting processes Identify data outliers, determine root cause and action. Drive month-end close activities and deliver insightful reporting Exhibit strong communication and relationship-building skills to influence and align with stakeholders across functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) Professional Certification: B. Com 7+ years of related experience Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills Process Excellence, able to make process improvements, and effectively organize work Situational agility, comfort navigating ambiguity Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability Solid understanding of PL planning and business process Global and/or cross-functional team partnership Previous Supply Chain or Supply Chain Finance experience Experience with our FPA systems and capabilities (BPC, AFO, Tableau) or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly) Experience with SAP ERP/IEP or system proficiency (ability to get up to speed quickly PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master s degree 7 to 9 years of related experience Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Costing Professional Certifications: CA, MBA, PGDBA, MMS

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people. With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check outhttps://www.generalmills.co.in We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow. Job Overview Function Overview The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.Link Purpose of the role External Supply Chain (ESC) organization currently produces 25% of North America volume of General Mills. ESC is focused on delivering significant differential advantage to GMI through our external manufacturing solutions. An ESC Logistics Lead provides critical leadership and support to our 150 external supply chain sites. This role plays a liaison between GMI and ESC manufacturing to provides end to end support for flawless execution right from site set up till exits. This Individual is first line of defense for troubleshooting ESC planning & logistics related constraint, manage escalations, connect with other Supply chain partners to find resolutions. Responsible for identifying gaps within existing planning processes, systems and providing training, leading or supporting improvement initiatives in ESC Space. Key Accountabilities First line of defense for troubleshooting and managing escalations in ESC sites and warehouses. Key partner (with MAKE and Logistics organization) in supporting RUN with ESC sites. Support XOM (External Ops Manager) led RUN meetings and Schedule (AVS / AVC) % Troubleshooting as needed.Track RUN metrics (Production Posting, Order Sequencing, Age Database compliance) and provide training/support for gaps. Facilitate new ESC sites start-ups, site exit, and related critical tasks. Lead and conduct ongoing training with ESC sites on Planning systems and correlating business processes. Onboard & Train new sites to GMI s planning systems and provide on-going support and troubleshooting. Lead Age Management process training for ESC sites. Facilitate EDI integration and prioritization between ESC sites and technical teams. Collaborate on Spring Plan ESC Downtime Calendar activities and responsible for maintaining Factory Calendars in SAP. Lead and support process development and improve/Transform initiatives with ESC sites and internal Supply Chain teams. Support critical human and food safety initiatives and improve site engagement in this critical process. Build and maintain trusted, collaborative working relationships with external supply chain and logistics teams. Minimum Qualifications Education Qualification: Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory) or master s Degree. Major: Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Logistics. Years of related Experience: 5+ years of related experience mainly in Supply chain, operations, or logistics. Working knowledge of various ERP and planning systems (SAP, APO/OMP, AFO, SharePoint) MUST HAVE. Know key SAP MM & PP transactions. Superior communications, articulation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to train and coach others on functional insights and planning systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Strong leadership and influencing skills. Strong active listening skills and ability to build trust quickly in a global, virtual environment. Understanding of CI principles and tools. Preferred Qualifications Master s degree 5 to 7 years of related experience Major Area of Study in Supply Chain (Preferrably in external manufacturing)

This position requires strong business partnering skills with in-depth finance business acumen, data management, reporting and analysis expertise, influencing and change management skills. The position reports to Manager/Team Lead of Financial Planning & Analysis at Avantor Business Center (ABC) Pune and will have matrix alignment with onshore business partners. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance) Business Partnering Act as Finance Business Partner for Operations team, understanding the key priorities of business/function and Providing insights with forward-looking analysis and initiate discussions/reviews with business partners to enable them in taking key business decisions. Analyzing trends & providing proactive recommendations to the finance leadership team by highlighting potential business risks & opportunities. Partner with Finance/Operations leadership on ad hoc projects /reporting as per the ongoing business requirements. Assessing the existing KPIs/reports of assigned businesses/functions, identifying the gaps in current process, proposing necessary changes to business partners and playing an active role in implementing the proactive mechanisms in measuring & driving business results. Driving Key Processes Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of function/business and support leadership team in driving planning, forecasting, pricing & month end closures processes including but not limited to sales & margin analysis, customer & product analysis etc. Assisting Pune FP&A manager to set up FP&A framework. Working Closely with Finance/Operations leads and provide insights in all the key areas of finance including Revenue, Cost Of Sales, Margins, Opex/Capex & Working Capital. Prepare weekly/monthly Management Review decks for leadership team by highlighting the outliers, collobarating with operations/finance teams in understanding the drivers behind the variances, providing necessary commentaries on the business performance. Actively involve in performance review discussions with Finance/Operations leadership teams and providing necessary suggestions to the leadership team on the way forward approach. Assisting finance leadership in driving the key business-specificglobal initiatives . Operational/Functional Excellence Take a lead in establishing Global Standardized Reporting for various businesses/functions. Closely Working with leadership teams in adopting the ABS practices for finance. Collaborate with other team members, identify & implement process simplifications/ improvements. Adopt the best/standard practices across teams. Prepare necessary process documentation of all the deliverables and periodical review of the existing documentation and making necessary changes to ensure the latest business changes are incorporated. Prepare financial analysis for various what if scenarios and sensitivity analysis in analyzing the business impact. Mentoring Coach and mentor new team members to make them successful in their respective role by assisting them in new transitions, having knowledge sharing sessions etc. QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications) Masters degree in accounting or finance. CA/ICWAI/CPA/MBA Finance from reputed universities . Minimum 8-10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting related fields, preferably in MNCs Captive Finance Shared Services Organizations/Global Centers. Prior experience in Working with Pharma companies preferred. Six Sigma or Lean training preferred, but not mandatory. A working knowledge of the wide-ranging aspects of the finance such as FP&A, Accounting, Integrated Supply Chain & Costing. Experience in leveraging financial and business systems to monitor business activities and aid in decision making. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently) Transformation mindset - Open to accept, adopt, absorb the change in way of working, structure, and Content. Comfortable working in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders. Ability to work with executives, managers, and stakeholders from various regions/functions. Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills; demonstrated leadership abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities of the leadership in a highly dynamic & fast paced environment. Ability to explain the business performance with the data. Computer Proficiency with strong ERP knowledge preferably SAP, MS Office, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, QlikView, SAC & AFO. Strong affinity with LEAN processes and tools. Strong interpersonal, communication skills. Independent, self-starter, highly motivated.

Looking for a strong SAP Planning and Consolidation expert with 10 years of experience in SAP BPC (Microsoft/NetWeaver) with Functional experience in SAP consolidation and Planning/Forecasting using SAP tools like EPM, BPC and SAC. Should have Analytic experience using HANA Modeling/ Datasphere / ABAP CDS views / SAC / Analysis for Office and ETL experience using SAP tools like SSIS for BPC and SAP Datasphere. Some of the job duties: Support BPC instance using: SSIS or SQL Server : Monitoring jobs, performance, changes to job, ad-hoc BPC integration to other systems (SAP, SAC, AFO) Backup of application Environment and Restore EPM reports. Analysis for mismatch Master Data updates. Functional support for EPM reports SAC Planning and Analytics using Stories for Analytic Dashboards and Input templates Data Actions for automating planning tasks ETL and modeling in Datasphere and HANA Modeling