Position purpose:
To provide the Consumer Healthcare Team with in-depth analysis of business results versus targets across all categories, leading to the identification of opportunities and challenges and recommendations for appropriate actions to address them. This will enable impactful decision, uplift capability building of FP&A competencies and Annual Contract rigor across India.Reports solid line to the AVP Finance & Accounts and dotted to the Head of CHC Business.
Responsibilities
FP&A Direct Impact
Counsel stakeholders on all financial issues that impacts strategic and short term business decisions
Take the lead in managing the financial planning, forecasting and reporting process for the business.
Participate in the business planning process
Prepare analysis and reporting on weekly basis and actual results for the business and for submission
Provide guidance on further development and enhancement of our financial processes, and databases used for reporting of actual and planning data
Prepare scenario modelling and what if analysis, to pre-empt changes in financials by monitoring trends and discussing with business partners
Support impactful decision-making
Responsible for the business reporting process, ensuring all deadlines are met, drafting all review materials for the Business Head.
Ensure robust monthly review mechanisms enabling improved insights on country wide performance, analyzing business drivers and incorporate into outlooks and estimates
Coach and guide the business units on improving the quality of the analysis and business performance management
Perform ad hoc analysis (Category/brand management, market opportunities)
Ensure FP&A discipline in the team and peer groups throughout the country
Knowledge and Skill required
Chartered Accountant/ MBA with 8+ years of experience with minimum two years of FP&A experience
Strong analytical skills
Cultural sensitivity
Flexibility
Drive for results
Strong natural leadership skills
Ability to influence without formal line management power
Ability to influence also higher levels of the organization
High self motivation and self starting work and attitude
Good communication skills both written and oral
We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.