Assistant Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

About the Company

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading branded apparel company with a comprehensive portfolio of marquee lifestyle brands.

As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates a retail footprint of over 4.6 million sq. ft., comprising 3,253 exclusive brand outlets, presence across 38,000+ multi-brand outlets, and over 7,000 shop-in-shops in department stores across the country.

The Company's brand portfolio includes India's most established and trusted names Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England each with a legacy of over 25 years.

These brands have consistently delivered sustained growth, driven by a sharp focus on design-led innovation, category expansion, and operational excellence across product lines spanning formal, casual, and occasion wear.

ABLBL has built a strong presence in the innerwear and athleisure market through Van Heusen Innerwear, which has rapidly scaled its distribution network across India. The Company's portfolio is further enhanced through strategic partnerships with leading international brands including Simon Carter, American Eagle and Reebok. American Eagle has emerged as one of India's most preferred premium denim brands, while Reebok transitioned under the Company's management in 2022 has expanded its footprint across multiple channels. Simon Carter continues to strengthen its position in the premium menswear segment through its distinctive design language and curated collections.

Roles and Responsibilities

1.Financials

• Managing Revenue & EBITDA of MFL Brands

2.Financial Planning & Analysis

• Preparation of First cut sales, FICO Reco & Monthly Results, analysis of sellex and OH vs budget, LY and monthly trends, discussing the same with respective stakeholders

3.MIS Reports

• Preparation & circulation of MIS Reports, CFD Deck, Quarterly deck

4.Brand wise reporting

• Reporting of financials brand wise/ channel wise/ product wise, etc. Providing inputs on brand wise scope of improvements which can be looked into by business team to strengthen financials and driving cost reductions

5.Automation of Reports

• COPA Understanding, Power BI report understanding and time to time review/change request of reports based on business needs

Qualification

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
2. CMA preferred.
3. 36 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, or Management Reporting.
4. Experience in working with crossfunctional teams and senior stakeholders.
5. Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, modeling) and PowerPoint for management presentations.
6. Working knowledge of financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting techniques.
7. Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) preferred.
8. Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and financial KPIs.