Delivery Operations Team Lead

 
Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Designation: Delivery Operations Team LeadQualifications:Any Graduation Years of Experience:7 to 11 years Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do? To support Commercial Finance Manager in providing timely proactive financial evaluation, information and recommendation that enable Marketing teams and management to develop and execute effective plans and take informed decisions To support commercial Finance Manager in building strong financial and commercial awareness across the whole marketing function, including ensuring a robust internal control environment and simplified processes. To provide timely proactive financial evaluation, information and advice that enables Commercial & Trade teams and management to develop and execute effective plans and take informed decisions. To help build strong financial and commercial awareness within the whole Commercial and Trade function including an effective internal control environment.Engage in planning and reviewing key initiatives to align with the Marketing strategy as an active member of the Marketing team.

Effective working relations and Business Partnering through Consistent and accurate Finance support to Finance and Commercial/ Trade & Brand team.

Ability to produce reliable reporting and ensure key financial controls.

Drive ad hoc projects as needed.
What are we looking for? Degree educated ideally in commerce / accounting / finance, with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)

3+ years of experience in a similar dynamic operating environment – matrix organisations with multiple stakeholders to manage

Preferably experience in a large global organization / FMCG

Influencing and good interpersonal skills

Experience in strategic analysis, data analytics and business modelling, project planning and execution, commercial foresight

Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate and present complex information

Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, proactive, collaborative and consultative

Familiar with SAP

Anaplan experience is preferred, not critical

Attention to detail, diligent and resilient

Good stakeholder engagement and management skills

Proactive and adaptable to change

Continuous drive for improvement in execution

Excellent excel skills with hands on experience on MS power point
Roles and Responsibilities: Actively participate in the monthly SOP process, ensuring accountability and alignment of financial metrics.

Carry out the month-end closing, including sales rebate reconciliation, and lead the monthly planning cycle while providing analysis of general ledgers for management review.

Support Commercial Finance Manager in the preparation of budgets, plans, and forecasts, providing accurate and timely information for ongoing performance monitoring.

Conduct financial analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Marketing programs and touchpoints, enabling better decision-making and resource allocation.

Analyze and provide recommendations on product and brand profitability.

Collaborate closely with the Trade Marketing Team to optimize Trade Margins.

Evaluate investments in key Marketing initiatives and Trade activities, such as promotions.

Engage in business partnering with the Marketing Team, covering financial controls, profit delivery, budgeting, marketing plan, operating expenses, and capex.

Carry out the pricing reporting and analysis for the market.

Perform comprehensive financial evaluations and business cases, including scenario analysis and postimplementation reviews.

Assist Commercial Finance Manager in the review and assessment competitors marketing activities, financials, and market share to inform strategic decisions.

Support Commercial Finance manager in simplification and process improvement initiatives across marketing finance and accounting activities to ensure clear and transparent reporting.

Implement practical procedures to enhance internal control and governance standards.

Enhance the financial and commercial awareness within the Marketing area, educating the organization on commercial and financial skills.

Cultivate effective working relationships with various stakeholders across the wider business.
 Qualification Any Graduation