Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Region Finance Manager and is responsible for:

• Maintenance of bookkeeping & reporting.
• Ensuring controls & compliances.
• Creating structured data for analytics & scenario building.
• Reporting & submissions.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Financial & Business Performance

a. Business / Financial KPIs

• Data compilation and modelling for P&L / Rolling Forecast scenarios.
• KPI performance tracking, trend analysis, business cases, ROI, etc

b. Trade Spend

• Tracking SAN (Scheme Approval Notes) and ensuring adherence to new WOW.
• Creating consolidated & structured data for analytics and insights.
• Performing analytics / data modelling as agreed with RFM & RH.

2. Business Partnering

• Supporting commercial teams with SAN preparation
• Creating informative dashboards
• Providing structured data for R&O
• Base working for proposals and impact assessment
• Supporting rolling forecast submissions
• Creating structured data for RF limits
• Tracking and driving collection of statutory forms
• Preparation of cost cards
• Securing required approvals (Policy & DOA)
• Tracking collections and initiating communication

3. Internal Control, Policies & Compliance

• Working closely with COE team for timely month-end closing and reporting
• Balance sheet schedule review with COE and closure of reconciliation items
• Adherence to policies and internal controls (KYC, DD, etc.)
• Asset verification and internal control self-assessment
• Supporting RFM on tax and legal matters

4. People & Self Development

• Providing education and training across the region on tools, processes and controls
• Developing analytical skills and impactful communication

INTERACTIONS

Internal:

Commercial Team, Operations Team, Pricing, RGM, COE, Audit, E&C,Legal

External:

Customers / Distributors / Bonders / Wholesalers, Vendors, Auditors, Tax Advisors, Consultants, Government Authorities

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accuracy in books and reports
• Region performance against KPIs
• Internal control and statutory compliance at zone level
• Team's understanding of KPIs, compliances and controls

PROFILE DETAILS

Qualification:

CA

Experience:

Essential / Must-have:

• 12 years of work experience, preferably in commercial finance in a multinational FMCG
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication & presentation skills

Desirable / Good-to-have:

Prior experience in the Alcobev industry

COMPETENCIES

Functional Competencies

Essential:

• Understanding of accounting standards and tax rules.
• Reporting & analysis.
• Financial accounting & consolidation.
• Risk management & internal control.
• Processes & information systems.

Desirable:

• Tax management.

Leadership Competencies

Essential:

• Bold and agile
• Open & authentic
• Growth mindset
• Consumer-centric

Desirable:

• Ability to grow diverse teams
• Deliver through collaboration