Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

Partner with businesses effectively in order to ensure long term sustainable and profitable growth.

Lead the process of review and finalization of the Business AOP (Annual Operating Plan), Strategic Planning and Reporting.Drive agenda of MBR (Monthly Business Review) & QBR (Quarterly Business Review) for Business leader with APAC Division leader and India Leadership in order to understand the variance in Actual vs AOP and drive corrective action; Identify opportunities and prepare plans to mitigate risks;Prepare and share updated Rolling Forecast with the Leadership on monthly basis for timely discussion. Provide timely and accurate management financial reporting.Drive sustainable future business growth by focusing on quality of revenue and understanding drivers of growth for the Business;Analyse and drive competitive insights leading to market beating growthLead ROI optimization and identify improvements on marketing spends by reducing the red ROI activities;Evaluate and drive business deals that meets strategic needsMarket Visits– Plan visits to gain market/competition insightsSteer along with supply chain on Inventory levels optimization and working capital managementAnnual Bonus & Incentive calculation for Sales Organisation;

Financial Performance Evaluation:

Review and analysis of business with respect to key financial drivers and financial performance of the business in order to achieve the Revenue & EBITA as per AOP for the year.

Deliver Revenue and EBITA targets through financial reporting and analytics and drive EBITA improvement initiativesMonitor and Evaluate key KPIs and highlight key areas for effective actionDrive better product mix and identify and implement Pricing & COGS reduction opportunities in order to ensure improvement in Gross Margin;Implement cost containment plans to ensure effective utilization of funds;Drive every element of P&L and report Variance in Actual Vs AOP vs Last Year in order to achieve sustainable growthProvide performance insights and publish monthly dashboards to drive growth and improve profitability

Process Improvement & Controls:

Drive process improvement leading to simplification (including automation) and implement better control to ensure business is done in a simplified and compliant environment

Drive automation of reports through advanced IT platforms in order to reduce manual process & save timeIdentify and execute areas of process simplification for business to drive improvement in Bias for Action.Partner with consultants / auditors in driving different business process improvements / audits – ensure that they are relevant and enforceable in the given business environmentEnsure that all existing SOPs and Delegation of Authority are complied with – any deviation to the same is properly evaluated and corrective actions initiated

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant or MBA with 2-4 years of post-qualification experienceWorking experience in ERP system (E1/SAP)Exposure to Hyperion planning would be an added advantageStrong Financial & Business AcumenStrong Communication Skills, both verbal & writtenStrong interpersonal, supervisory skills and customer service orientationTeam Management, People ManagementAbility to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to manage multiple expectations in a typical Matrix Organization structureCandidates with working in a multi-cultural environment would be preferredAbility to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management are prerequisites to success in this position.