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Job TitleCost Strategy & Planning, AVP
LocationMumbai, India
Role Description
This is key vertical within the CFO Central - Strategy & Business Planning team space. The team is responsible for various senior management reporting/presentations involving meaningful Cost financial analysis supported with observations/commentaries on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. The role involves providing cost related MIS and advanced analytics of various businesses, partner with onshore analytics and business managers/COOs for cost tracking and control. Support the business and enhance total shareholder return by effective cost control measures. Position entails decision support, management reporting, Planning & forecasting for various businesses. Working on cost related analytics, Cost allocations, restatements, deep dives and support for the Business Management community on a day to day basis. Consolidate Cost Financials and support businesses for key cost deliveries. Manage control and governance for the Restructuring and Restatement processes.What well offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that youll enjoy
Best in class leave policyGender neutral parental leaves100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and educationEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family membersComprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependentsAccident and Term life InsuranceComplementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above
Your key responsibilities
Managing direct as well as indirect cost base of various businessesProvide
insightful analysis to enable management in various cost management metrics and/or control measuresPrepare accurate
forecast, planning and control of assigned product direct cost base. This includes in depth analysis and guidance on areas of possible cost reduction.Prepare Flash and Forecast comments and FinancialsDrive
Contra and Client reimbursement initiatives and processes.
Identify new areas of Contra/Reimbursement and Cost saving opportunities.
Develop and generate cost reports, both routine and adhoc
Produce packs for Sr management encompassing financial information like P&L, headcount etc and other performance reports including and adhocs requests.Produce reports encompassing financial information to enable measurability like MoM, YoY, and Plan variance, commentaries etcWork closely with key stakeholders to meet analysis that add value and identify or explore cost saving areasUnderstand and deliver an agreed Cost related book of work for self and team- Flash, Forecast, Plan, Restatements, allocations, Exco packs and Standard MIS Cost reportsContinuously develop and apply technical knowledge on costs - P&L as applicableWork with other analysts across the team to understand different businessesSupport business managers/COOs for cost related queries across regions and sub businessesReference data managementResponsibilities will also encompass other recurring as well as ad-hoc project related analysis work e.g. Lumira, SAP Warehouse, PO Reviews, FX Impact, DBCM, Restructuring & Restatements etc.
Your skills and experience
CA/CMA/CS/MBA in Finance with 12+ years of experienceExcellent communication skills and initiative to engage with other teams/team members and Senior Management (Onshore/Offshore)Demonstrable problem-solving ability; organised with an ability to manage multiple issues in tight deadlinesWorking with multiple data sources and having confidence in figures and presentationExperience of compiling management reports in a global, complex environment upholding accuracy and timelinesEssentials Competent use of MS-Office- specifically Excel and PowerPoint.Very strong analytical skill and ability to think laterallyEye for detail as you will be supporting senior management / leadership teamKnowledge of VBA/Macros will be an advantage (not mandatory)Experience in project management, who is highly organized and extremely accurate
How well support you
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
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