Manager - Make Finance Business Partner

About the role:

The role is responsible for handling finance operations of a critical manufacturing unit of Diageo India and includes activities around performance reporting, capital spend review, fund management, vendor management, month-end closures/ reporting, supporting in audits, tracking cost sheets, and ensuring SOX compliance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Candidate should be able to provide meaningful insights on all aspects of unit operations like production overheads, freight, inventory, fixed assets, line manning & drive conversations with various stakeholders at unit and Head office.
• Support business and operation team in all finance matters and periodic Operational reviews.
• Responsible for insight building and managing & monitoring Productivity initiatives of the unit.
• Manage Scrap sales process on pricing validations, and debtor's credit management of the unit.
• Engage with stakeholders incl govt depts and ensure time recovery of trapped cash, partner with CR team on same.
• Support Make Cohort Lead and Procurement team in rate fixation with 3P through cost sheet validations and developing negotiation strategy.
• Oversight over vendor payment/ reconciliation process which includes GRN, bill booking, payment processing and reconciliations which are managed by Unit team and Shared services.
• Partner with S&OP, Commercial Team & Treasury for optimum management of ED funding.
• Lead the Quarterly Financial Review with Make Finance Cohort Lead & Ensure timely and qualitative reporting of Manufacturing Finance Score.
• Prepare business case from finance perspective for management approved initiatives and drive actions thereon.
• Monitor operational wastages and cost sheet components and driving efficiencies and optimize costs.
• Participate in TB / Balance Sheet review process anchored by FC Tower and drive all actions due from Plant Finance BPs as per agreed timelines.
• PO management to ensure optimum inventory levels basis production plan.
• Lead governance over Capex processes and manage review of projects. Perform Post Capex Review.
• Coordinate MIS reports on manufacturing, inventory, SLOB, monthly PV & pending C&F forms and report to the HO periodically.
• Support in statutory audits, tax audits and internal audit and implementation.
• Support & give input for preparation of the unit budget.
• Anchor the financial control environment in units and assist in Sox / IFC audits.
• Support in the creation and implementation of effective governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across USL to drive holistic performance and maintain reputation.
• Ensure pro-active input into preventative actions to address key business risks.
• Support in resolution of issues and proactively create an environment where risk is averted.
• Practice Diageos dial-up behaviors & champion the embedding of a compliance culture within USL.

Experience / skills required:

• CA/MBA (Finance) Experience: 5+ years post qualifications experience in similar background

Knowledge & skills:

• Excellent Analytical skills
• An eye for accuracy and detail
• Able to manage financial control systems and processes and units financial data
• Knowledge of Indian Accounting & Tax and its application to the USL Group Best Suited for Someone who High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment
• Ability to analyses complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement
• Decision Making skills
• Good oral and written communication skills