Lead the Annual Operating Plan exercise and develop AOP construct along with Management, functional heads.
Anchor the monthly Operations Review meeting for review of unit performance plant, sales, logistics etc.
Drive Productivity Improvement Agenda in the Unit and monitor tracking of initiatives.
Analyse revenue/ cost lines and working capital for decision support to Management on pricing, trade and Distributor margins and ROI, cost management, GTM, logistics etc.
Financial Accounting and Reporting/Fund Management
Ensure adherence to respective country statutory accounting policies
Completion of Statutory and Internal Audits as per timeline and ensure compliance with audit recommendations
Monthly reporting of Unit Financial results to Management with detailed Cause of Change Analysis versus Plan.
Preparation of Financial Reports/ analysis for Unit Operations Review.
Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix for all S & D spends
Ensure proper systems in place for accounting and reconciliation with business partners distributors accounting, claims management, reconciliations with CFA, transporters, A&M vendors etc.
Liaoning with the Govt Agency/ Department of the respective county.
Financial Controls and Asset Stewardship
Safeguard company assets by maintaining a high level of financial control throughout the Unit.
Lead efficient management of working capital and cash flow.
Implement Company risk management initiatives and Best Practices for all aspects of business spends / purchases across manufacturing and sales operations .
Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix and exercise appropriate signatory authority as per Company financial policies.
Commercial / Purchase, Working capital optimization
Ensure proper systems in place for verifying accuracy of marketplace spending.
Supply Chain Management
Optimization of inventory carrying cost, enhancing purchase efficiency and ensuring ready availability of raw material through active coordination with Purchase Coordinator.
As Unit Supply Chain head, ensure leveraging of supply chain systems for smooth operation including best utilization of own fleet.
IT and Financial Transaction Processing
Implement Best Practice tools which improve the accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness of financial transaction processing and reporting.
Ensure adherence to IT policies; ensure IT security & Authority matrix as per the system.
Legal and Compliance
Responsibility for overall compliance and management of all Commercial and Indirect Taxes matters for the respective country.
Create awareness among unit members / Sr. Management about relevant changes in local enactments.
Ensure optimal tax structuring for Unit operations.
People Management
Ensuring the growth and development of the people reporting to this position via learning activities and training
To ensure that the performance management process is carried out for the people
Providing a healthy environment that encourages empowerment and diversity
Carrying out people related activities like planning resources required, etc
Role Requirements
Qualification: CA
Experience
15-20 years of overall experience in the finance function (preferably in FMCG set up)
