Senior Manager

Overview This role is responsible for supporting the business unit in FP&A including but not limited to budgeting and forecasting, monitoring and reporting for specific product categories and operating cash flows. There will be 4 such roles at this level. Responsibilities - Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance - Financial modelling AOP and rolling forecasts - What – if and scenario analysis - Other adhoc data and report requests - Leverage P&L knowledge to drive decisions - Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the Division Finance teams in line with agreed SLA - Engage with senior stakeholders within Division Finance team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on GCC performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA - Liaise with GCC 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 - Participate in GCC monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall GCC performance - Participate in Weekly connects with GCC team and Division Finance team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding) - Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to support strategic direction of the GCC for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects - Understanding of multiple processes such as FP&A, Commercial Finance, Budgeting in order to assist team on day-to-day issues - Understanding of P&L drivers - Support where required summaries for the business on key business metrics - Provide leadership for the team if issues or opportunities occur that require escalation back to the business - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects as requested - Create an inclusive and collaborative environment - Share best practices from other GCC teams to elevate the service levels of the Finance team in GCC - Coach and on- board new members of the team in ways of working and processes Qualifications - 9 to 11 years of experience in finance and planning for postgraduates (commerce, accounting, finance) (8 to 10 years of finance experience for CA/CMA preferred) - Experience in financial analysis, data integrity maintenance and systems such as SAP, SAP BI, Mosiac, Business Objects, Essbase, forecasting, P&L understanding, trade promotions, reporting & analytics. - Tableau/Power BI knowledge - Strong excel skills. - Able to work independently and takes initiative. - Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously - Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance. - Ability to function well in a team environment. - Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience. - Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language. Essential - 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. - 9 to 11 years of experience in finance and planning for postgraduates (commerce, accounting, finance) (8 to 10 years of finance experience for CA/CMA preferred) - Experience in financial analysis, data integrity maintenance and systems such as SAP, SAP BI, Mosiac, Business Objects, Essbase, forecasting, P&L understanding, trade promotions, reporting & analytics. - Tableau/Power BI knowledge - Strong excel skills. - Able to work independently and takes initiative. - Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously - Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance. - Ability to function well in a team environment. - Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience. - Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language. Essential - 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. - Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance - Financial modelling AOP and rolling forecasts - What – if and scenario analysis - Other adhoc data and report requests - Leverage P&L knowledge to drive decisions - Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the Division Finance teams in line with agreed SLA - Engage with senior stakeholders within Division Finance team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on GCC performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA - Liaise with GCC 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 - Participate in GCC monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall GCC performance - Participate in Weekly connects with GCC team and Division Finance team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding) - Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to support strategic direction of the GCC for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects - Understanding of multiple processes such as FP&A, Commercial Finance, Budgeting in order to assist team on day-to-day issues - Understanding of P&L drivers - Support where required summaries for the business on key business metrics - Provide leadership for the team if issues or opportunities occur that require escalation back to the business - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects as requested - Create an inclusive and collaborative environment - Share best practices from other GCC teams to elevate the service levels of the Finance team in GCC - Coach and on- board new members of the team in ways of working and processes