Senior Manager

Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Reporting CoE City: Hyderabad About Us We’re Reckitt, home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene and health brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. About Finance Reporting & Data Analytics CoE Driving efficiency and standardization across our renowned consumer brands that enhance everyday lives—from nourishing meals to trusted household essentials—is the pivotal force of the Finance Planning & Reporting Center of Excellence (CoE). Fuelled by a culture of collaboration and innovation, the CoE is integral to our organization, championing financial excellence and strategic insight across our global landscape. We are a dynamic, agile team, relentlessly focused on enhancing our financial processes, harnessing advanced analytics, and delivering unparalleled value to every facet of our business. We transcend traditional finance roles; we are a strategic partner where diverse talents converge to tackle intricate financial challenges, foster sustainable growth, and empower our mission to create a healthier, more sustainable world for all. By ensuring a clear line of sight between strategic goals and day-to-day financial activities, we enable efficient performance management and better business results through the collaboration of our people, processes, and systems. Our CoE transforms finance from a traditional back-office function into a strategic powerhouse that drives business value, as talented individuals come together to solve complex challenges, shape future capabilities, and build a better business. About the role As the Senior Manager of the Finance Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence (CoE), you will report to the lead of the Finance CoE and be responsible for driving the strategic financial initiatives that enhance our reporting and planning capabilities across the organization. You will design and implement a comprehensive framework for financial analytics and reporting that supports data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. This includes leading the development of standardized reporting processes, automating forecasting models, and ensuring the integration of best practices in financial planning. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance CoE. Your responsibilities Lead the strategic direction of the Finance Center of Excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives while driving initiatives that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to gain a deep understanding of their financial needs, providing strategic insights that support informed decision-making and align with business objectives. Oversee the development and maintenance of standardized reporting packs, ensuring they accurately reflect the evolving needs of the organization and deliver timely, actionable insights to stakeholders. Guide the team in the management and publication of interactive dashboards, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and ensuring that dashboards effectively capture and communicate key performance indicators. Drive the automation of forecasting processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency, while ensuring alignment with global guidelines for a cohesive financial outlook. Champion best practices in financial reporting and analytics, ensuring consistency and quality across all deliverables, and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture that encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and the sharing of best practices within the Finance CoE. Actively participate in finance transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline existing processes, standardizing report templates, and automating manual tasks to elevate the CoE’s efficiency and impact. The experience we're looking for 10 - 12 years of experience in finance, analytics, or related fields, preferably within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Proven track record in managing financial reporting and analytics teams. Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and advanced Excel functions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement The skills for success Financial Analysis & Reporting Strategic Planning Business Partnering Process Improvement Data Visualization Skills Project Management Team Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration Change Management Continuous Improvement Mindset What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law. Job Segment: Counseling, Healthcare