Senior Manager Fp&A

JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB SUMMARY Effectively manage financial forecast for rlbe and financial reporting. Provide business finance support to various functions for the budgets that they handle from FP&A perspective. CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Sales forecasting at SKU/Brand/Channel/Account/Region/State level along with gross realisation, GTN, Price Increase, Elasticity, Cost Increase Assumptions, Gross Margin Profile. • Forecast budgets for various P&L lines/ departments/ expense types with proper business justification. Conduct analysis with sales and P&L profile vs previous benchmarks. • Ensure accuracy & hygiene of the monthly accounting process – including Std cost, TCGM and ensure proper review of monthly provisions prior to book close • Responsible for balance sheet forecast and actual analysis vs forecast, maintain aging of balance sheet items and follow up for pending claims/outstanding/open amounts. • Prepare rlbe balance sheet review and deep dive submissions. Review various buckets of balance sheet including other accrual liabilities. • Review vendor advance for settlements against the invoices, open PO tracking against the accruals and commitments. • Manage standard cost change exercise during rlbe and stand cost roll up a year end for next year • Ensure accuracy & hygiene of the monthly accounting process – including Standard Cost, TCGM and ensure proper review of monthly provisions prior to book close . • Assist in the preparation of scenario analysis, Brand Profitability, Channel Profitability, Regional PnL and other Financial decisions for all BUs including price, discount, incentives and SG&A. • Drive continuous Improvement in functional reporting by simplifying processes and leveraging existing systems. Prepare the monthly Business Health monitor/Dashboard by providing the necessary finance inputs • Responsible for CFM policy and DPO policy compliances, accrual analysis, capital expenditure and depreciation planning and monitoring, tax related matters and implications on P&L. • Monitoring of Std Cost, Gross Margin performance, Freight & distribution, SG&A budget vs actual monthly for all departments/ cost centers, etc • Work on accrual management with CFS/functional teams on Financial Closing on a monthly basis. • Understanding business, its key drivers and the impact on the business of the company and drive company policies effectively • Monitor business performance (revenue/profit/overhead/utilization/pipeline, HC & other KPIs), investigate variances and provide analysis of differences with focus on improving performance. • Support the audit process (Internal and Statutory) from the view of Business Finance • Generate strong insightful management analysis reports which would provide insights to all stakeholders MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education : Graduation & Chartered Accountant with 8-12 years of experience into FP&A. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis DIVISION: ANI International Nutrition LOCATION: India > Mumbai : BKC Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)