Overview

Provide overall support for the period end results and preparation of forecast
Create, update, prepare ongoing periodic business reports
Forecast for Food and Beverage business as per the targets provided
Support on volume and financials update for AOP cycle
Maintain complex excel models
Manage exceptions through verbal and written interactions with other teams COGS, OPEX, FP&A
Create an inclusive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Act as a single point of contact for the BU and cater for that specific BU's Commercial Finance requirements.
Create / generate Commercial Finance reports by following DTPs (desk top procedures) and ensure that DTPs are continuously updated in line with process changes.
Perform the following activities:

- Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance.
- Financial modelling for PSP, AOP and rolling forecasts.
- What - if and scenario analysis
- Data collection to support decision making by BU team.
- Other ad hoc data and report requests

Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the relevant BU in line with agreed SLA
Collaborate with data scientists and models to test outputs and refine them
Engage with BU Commercial Finance team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on COE performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA
Support Commercial Finance Tower lead in projects related to simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation.
Participate in COE monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall COE performance.
Participate in COE connects with COE team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)

Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience in finance and planning with specific experience in Commercial finance.
3+ years of experience of working in a business.
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, IBM Planning (TM1), MS Office, and Other financial reporting systems)
Strong understanding of business processes (financial and Commercial)
Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes.
Excel proficiency is must
Experience with working with FP&A team
Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language.

Essential

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

Deputy Manager - Finance