Senior Manager - Finance

• Delivery Supply Chain Finance activities namely:
• Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance
• Financial modelling for PSP, AOP Phase-1, Phase-2 and Rolling forecasts
• What – if and scenario analysis
• Data collection to support decision making by BU teams
• Other adhoc data and report requests
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the BU in line with agreed SLA
• Engage with senior stakeholders in the BU twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on COE performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA
• Liaise with Data Modelling, Governance and Process improvement lead for simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation
• Lead monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall COE performance
• Lead Weekly connects with team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)
• Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to discuss strategic direction for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects

• Assist Finance lead in developing on-going training and capability plan for associates

• 6+ years of experience in finance and planning
• 2+ years of experience of working in a business and managing a team of associates
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred
• Sound knowledge of Financial systems (SAP, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems)
• Strong understanding of business processes related to Supply Chain
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes
• Experience with working with FMCG sector
• Experience in leading process excellence and performance improvement
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language

Essential

• Strong leadership skills – managing senior stakeholders
• Excellent performance management Skills
• Leading and managing committees
• Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines
• Numerate and a lateral thinker, good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail
• Sound stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven experience of working with ambiguity and managing multiple projects/tasks
• Managing and coaching others