Manager - Finance

Responsible for managing the end-to-end AOP cycle, including forecasting, financial modeling, and performance tracking for the region. Supports customer account management through trade planning, accruals, claims. Provides analytical insights, reporting, and Post Event Analysis to drive business performance. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports automation and standardization initiatives, and delivers strategic recommendations to senior management.

• Own E2E AOP cycle form ICC for the region.
• Develop and manage AOP models, Validation tools and support to other team members
• Develop and manage Forecast and Calendar models, tools, and reporting and support to other Key stakeholders for same.
• Support NSM having ownership of customer accounts involving forecasting, performance tracking, calendar management, trade optimization, accruals, claim management, and processing payments
• Create, monitor, and analyze CMAs, trade accruals, and payments
• Conduct post-audit analyses of promotional spending for Trade optimization.
• Partner with KAMs and DOS during business reviews to drive region and customer performance.
• Provide analytical support for productivity initiatives and strategic business cases.
• Lead and support automation and standardization initiatives, including scorecard development using tools like Mosaic and Cockpit.
• Perform detailed performance analysis and reporting for customer, regional, or functional stakeholders.
• Deliver insightful analyses of business results to senior management and contribute to problem-solving.
• Manage reporting processes, including monthly/quarterly reports, forecast variance analysis, and review decks
• Ensure contract and claim management, customer performance management, and calendar planning.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment

• Strong experience in Core financial planning & analysis, customer finance, or commercial finance.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint with tools like Mosaic, Cockpit, and SAP/ERP systems.
• 7-10 years of financial planning and analysis experience for postgraduates (6-9 years for chartered accountants)
• Tableau and Power BI knowledge
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously
• Detail-oriented organized in approach and in document maintenance
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language