Production Finance Controller

Our client, a leading global FMCG organisation, is looking to engage with a Consultant: Advertising Production Team Assistant for a 1-year-long onsite project (based out of Mumbai). Key Responsibilities: -Auditing and verifying cost relating to production activity spend-Monthly reporting of advertising production spends activities using internal tools and systems-Collaborate with AdPro Producers, finance teams and cross functional teams-Manage direct negotiations with third party partners on threshold jobs-Support reporting team and assist with monthly reporting and analysis with other business unitsincluding finance and auditing-Supporting third party suppliers’ payment related queries-Approving animatics and other rate card production costs-Support brands & creative agencies for internal tool workflow processes-Maintain supplier roster-Provide team assistant approval support for threshold spend costs and processing-Support and cascade to brand team and agencies on internal tool processNote: 1 year onsite in Mumbai, with full-time capacity. Skills Required:-Proficient in Excel, including advanced formulas like VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, PivotTables for data analysis, and data visualization techniques to create clear and concise reports-Strong financial and numerical acumen-Excellent communication skills-Comfortable with utilising Data and Analytics and identifying data trends through data interpretation.-Self-motivated, problem solver with a desire to simplify processes and drive improvements-Basic understanding of advertising production and sprint cycles.-Someone with a positive and a can-do attitude-Excellent organisation skills and detail-oriented-Excellent communication skills both written and verbal-Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships-Self-motivated, problem solver with a desire to simplify processes and drive improvements.-Comfortable with utilising Data and Analytics and identifying data trends through data interpretation.-Tech savvy high competency level of Microsoft Suite – Word, Outlook, Excel and able to adapt to new systems-Ability to manage a high workload and deliver against demanding timelines