Assistant/ Deputy Manager - Finance

Job Description

You will be responsible for Owning and delivering Monthly Performance Reporting, Latest Views, Forecast and Annual Operating Plan by effectively collaborating with multiple stakeholders including Business Partners. Delivering meaningful, accurate and timely in-depth business insights by focusing on forward-looking analysis, Emerging trends, and potential business financial risks, and whereby translating variances in financial and non-financial KPIs for Senior Leadership in Markets and Business to make fact-based, sound business decisions. Lead/Worked on the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company objectives. Monitor and analyze costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements. Evaluating new projects and investment opportunities. Develop financial models to support long-term strategic planning and assist in scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of various business decisions. Manage Internal controls, Internal External Audit Driving automation and standardization through systems and tools to maximize efficiency and actionable insights. Ensure quality, accuracy and integrity of information stored in our systems, enabling a single source of truth. Partnering proactively and engaging with finance business partners to enable strong transformation value creation journeys To succeed in this role, you will need a customer-first attitude, and enterprise mindset and the following capabilities: CA, ICWA MBA will be preferred, with Financial Modelling, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Financial Planning Analysis, with a focus on the FMCG industry/ Factory experience Advanced technical skills in Excel, ERP (SAP preferred) and PowerPoint experience with reporting analytical tools like Power BI, SAP Analytics, Business-Intelligence environments, SQL, etc. Strong numerical strength and demonstrated knowledge of accounting fundamentals. Effective communication and influencing skills (using data and numbers) Stakeholder Management experience along with Business Partnering Strong affinity with LEAN processes and tools Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.