Senior Manager - Finance

Overview

Coordinate Supply Chain Finance activities for all relevant BUs in This role will ensure quality, SLA compliance and accuracy of all Supply Chain performance management activities. Assist BU Supply Chain teams in performance management reporting, PSP, AOP Phase-1, AOP Phase-2, monthly rolling forecast, quartlery rolling forecast delivery as well as adhoc analysis for decision support.

Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Delivery Supply Chain Finance activities namely:
• Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance
• Financial modelling for PSP, AOP Phase-1, Phase-2 and Rolling forecasts
• What - if and scenario analysis
• Data collection to support decision making by BU teams
• Other adhoc data and report requests
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the BU in line with agreed SLA
• Engage with senior stakeholders in the BU twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on COE performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA
• Liaise with Data Modelling, Governance and Process improvement lead for simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation
• Lead monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall COE performance
• Lead Weekly connects with team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)
• Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to discuss strategic direction for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects
  
  

People Responsibilities

• Assist Finance lead in developing on-going training and capability plan for associates
  
  

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in finance and planning
• 2+ years of experience of working in a business and managing a team of associates
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred
• Sound knowledge of Financial systems (SAP, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems)
• Strong understanding of business processes related to Supply Chain
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes
• Experience with working with FMCG sector
• Experience in leading process excellence and performance improvement
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language
  
  

Essential

• Strong leadership skills - managing senior stakeholders
• Excellent performance management Skills
• Leading and managing committees
• Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines
• Numerate and a lateral thinker, good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail
• Sound stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven experience of working with ambiguity and managing multiple projects/tasks
• Managing and coaching others