Financial Analyst - Central Forecasting Team

Job Description

Ensuring a complete and accurate financial forecast is submitted, using vol from Demand team, Assisting with the compilation of decks for each Peak monthly meetings (PMR, DRM, MBR, SR), - Review Analyst submissions for forecasting and budgeting process, Closely liaise with the business finance team with regards forecast submission and output each month, Collating information for HUB scorecard reviews. 20% of Time Reporting and Analysis: Preparing and distributing actual business results to stakeholders, Pricing and Expense (Admin, Marketing, Trade) consolidation and reporting, In-market measures for distributor markets Volume Mix Analysis, Margin Analysis Cross functional collaboration for NPD reporting and analysis Prepare distribute NPD sales and distribution for each forecast, Monthly Trade spend report with accruals and claims by Customer/Distributor, Distributor market reports IMS, Distribution and Inventory levels, SRM/HMM consolidation and reporting. 20% of Time Daily Activities: Ad-hoc reporting requests from business stakeholders, Consolidating distributor trade spend forecast (TAF), Enter and amend customer pricing as requested,- Maintain Pricing and TP summary reports, Add/Maintain customer pricing in SAP, Validation testing of new back end flows, Checking accuracy of volume conversions in system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors Minimum years of related experience required: 5+ years Required Professional Certifications: B.Com PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Preferred Professional Certifications: CA Preferred years of related experience: 5-8 years Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed Should have a strong level of financial business acumen as well as a good competency in Excel. Also needs to be comfortable working with ambiguity, making decisions and trusting their judgement while completing their duties. FPA working experience Detailed knowledge of PL and financials Needs to be a strong partner to both market finance and cross functional teams. Competencies/Behaviors required for job Presents complex data in a manner appropriate to audience Comfortable working as a team or autonomously Shifts priorities quickly when necessary Seeks coaching about the business drivers and how to apply creative ideas Offers new ways of doing things and understands associated risks Understands and applies knowledge of competitive position of division or function Experiments with new approaches Aligns priorities with business strategy and vision Analyzes successes and failures to learn and continuously improve