Deputy Manager Finance

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

OfficeFinance Business Partner:Partner with businesses to ensure long term sustainable and profitable growth.Review and finalize Business AOP (Annual Operating Plan), Planning and timely Reporting.Drive agenda of MBR (Monthly Business Review) & QBR (Quarterly Business Review) for Business leaders with APAC Division leader and India Leadership to understand the variance and drive corrective action; Find opportunities and prepare plans to mitigate risks & target growth; Prepare and share updated Rolling Forecast with the Leadership on monthly basis for timely discussion. Provide timely and accurate management financial reporting.Drive balanced business growth by focusing on quality of revenue and understanding drivers of growth for the Business; Analyze and drive competition insights leading to market beating growthLead return on investment optimization and identify improvements on marketing spends.Evaluate and drive business deals that meets strategic needsMarket Visits– Plan visits to gain market / gain competition insights to improve business strategy.Steer along with supply chain on Inventory levels optimization and working capital managementAnnual Bonus & ensure accurate Incentive calculation for Sales Organisation;

Financial Performance Evaluation

Review and analysis of business with respect to key financial drivers and financial performance of the business in order to achieve the Revenue & EBITA as per AOP for the year.Deliver Revenue and EBITA targets through financial reporting and analytics and drive EBITA improvement initiatives.Monitor and Evaluate critical metrics and highlight key areas for effective actionDrive better product mix and identify and implement Pricing & COGS reduction opportunities to ensure improvement in Gross Margin;Implement cost containment plans to ensure effective utilization of funds;Drive every element of P&L and report Variance in Actual Vs AOP vs Last Year to achieve sustainable growthProvide performance insights and publish monthly dashboards to drive growth and improve profitability

SOP Implementation & Controls

Drive SOP improvement leading to simplification (including automation) and implement better control to ensure business is done in a simplified environment with complianceDrive automation of reports through IT platforms to reduce manual process, save time and improve compliance and qualityIdentify simplification areas and implement processes to drive improvement in Bias for Action.Partner with consultants / auditors in driving different business SOP improvements / audits – ensure that they are relevant and enforceable in the given business environmentEnsure that all existing SOPs and Delegation of Authority are followed – any deviation to the same is accurately evaluated and corrective actions initiated

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant, ~ 3-4 years of post-qualification experienceWorking experience in ERP system (SAP)Exposure to Hyperion planning would be an added advantageStrong Financial & Business SkillsStrong interpersonal, supervisory skills and customer service orientationTeam Management, People ManagementAbility to multi-task, meet timelines and be able to grow in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to prioritise multiple expectations in a typical Matrix Organization structureCandidates with working in a multi-cultural environment would be preferredAbility to develop high levels of credibility and forge positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management are prerequisites to success in this position.