Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Financial Analyst
Job description
Role & responsibilities
Business Partner:
Partner with businesses to ensure long term sustainable and profitable growth.
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Review and finalize Business AOP (Annual Operating Plan), Planning and timely Reporting.
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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;
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Prepare and share updated Rolling Forecast with the Leadership on monthly basis for timely discussion. Provide timely and accurate management financial reporting.
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Drive balanced business growth by focusing on quality of revenue and understanding drivers of growth for the Business;
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Analyse and drive competition insights leading to market beating growth
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Lead return on investment optimization and identify improvements on marketing spends.
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Evaluate and drive business deals that meets strategic needs
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Market Visits Plan visits to gain market / gain competition insights to improve business strategy
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Steer along with supply chain on Inventory levels optimization and working capital management
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Annual 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.
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Deliver Revenue and EBITA targets through financial reporting and analytics and drive EBITA improvement initiatives
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Monitor and Evaluate critical metrics and highlight key areas for effective action
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Drive better product mix and identify and implement Pricing & COGS reduction opportunities to ensure improvement in Gross Margin;
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Implement cost containment plans to ensure effective utilization of funds;
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Drive every element of P&L and report Variance in Actual Vs AOP vs Last Year to achieve sustainable growth
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Provide 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 compliance
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Drive automation of reports through IT platforms to reduce manual process, save time and improve compliance and quality
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Identify simplification areas and implement processes to drive improvement in Bias for Action.
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Partner with consultants / auditors in driving different business SOP improvements / audits ensure that they are relevant and enforceable in the given business environment
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Ensure that all existing SOPs and Delegation of Authority are followed – any deviation to the same is accurately evaluated and corrective actions initiated
Preferred candidate profile
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
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Chartered Accountant with ~ 4-5 years of post-qualification experience
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Working experience in ERP system (E1/SAP)
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Exposure to Hyperion planning would be an added advantage
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Strong Financial & Business Skills
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Strong interpersonal, supervisory skills and customer service orientation
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Team Management, People Management
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Ability to multi-task, meet timelines and be able to grow in a fast-paced work environment
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Ability to prioritise multiple expectations in a typical Matrix Organization structure
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Candidates with working in a multi-cultural environment would be preferred
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Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management are prerequisites to success in this position
