Business Analyst

Job Description

Division Finance Department Commercial Finance Sub Department 1 One Africa Finance Job Purpose The role involves supporting the business division with a focus on financial planning and analysis, operations, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The candidate is expected to work cross-functionally with business, costing, regulatory, and audit teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust budgeting & forecasting process and strong business control and performance tracking for CGA & SSA clusters Key Accountabilities (1/4) Preparation of Monthly MIS reports/Decks for senior management Prepare, analyse & review management P&L. Update Management on Sales variance analysis and forecasting. Check & monitor expenses to rationalize expenses. Prepare receivables analysis. Assisting in budgeting and forecasting activities, including market-wise analysis and strategic business planning. Conducting product-level profitability analysis, scenario modelling, and make-vs-buy evaluations for cost optimization. Supporting tender analysis, institutional business and to assess financial viability and serviceability. Managing new compliance requirements such as authority-specific data reporting and timely uploads. Preparing business review decks and presentations for senior management including the central FP&A team. Key Accountabilities (2/4) Management tracked projects Detailed analysis & driving major pricing & cost optimisation projects. Close monitoring of Gross to net adjustments to mitigate against margins attrition. SKU level detailed analysis. Analysis of Business Risk & Ops and Mix optimization through SKU wise pricing & cost analysis to monitor cost structures. Provide input to regional Finance management decision making process for key commercial and investment actions. Key Accountabilities (3/4) Harmonize finance processes through on-time deliverables for quality and timely reporting to senior management Formulate strategy plan and annual budget. Prepare LBE, P&L reporting, MORs, in-market sales report and receivables report for senior management. Standardize formats and leverage modelling skills to make automation easier. Assist in review and analysis of business cases. Key Accountabilities (4/4) Compliance Regulator/dossier related payment clearances. FEMA compliance. Major Challenges Timely coordination across cross functional teams . Overcome by - relationship building over time. Constant multitasking. Overcome by – time management, working overtime at times and relationship building, harmonized processes. Handling pressure. Overcome by – time management, strong skill set and capabilities Key Interactions (1/2) INTERNAL Business teams (including special projects) for CGA & SSA – as & when required – for sales variance analysis, forecasts, risk & ops assessment. Central FP&A team – twice a month – for MORs, aligning P&Ls, etc. CEO’s office – once a month – for business performance Central costing & accounting team – for getting costs / write-offs & export benefits – once a month Pharma Co-vigilance Team: For submitting sales data on monthly basis. Key Interactions (2/2) EXTERNAL Consultants for cost saving projects Royalty payments: Royalty payments and sales data submission to MPP & Gilleard on quarterly basis. Assisting in External audits conducted by MPP or Gilliard CGA & SSA Distributors/ Customers Key Decisions (1/2) No direct decision-making involved Key Decisions (2/2) No direct decision making as it is advisory & analytical role Education Qualification Qualified Chartered Accountant / MBA in Finance Relevant Work Experience 2-5 years experience with very strong analytical & quantitative ability and excellent communication skills along with knowledge of a dvanced MS Excel and Power point skills. Show more Show less