Business Finance Analyst

Business Finance Analyst - Cluster Performance

Job Title: Business Finance Analyst - Cluster Performance

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join our team as a Business Finance Analyst - Cluster Performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial analysis and commercial expertise to drive business performance.

The role requires a strong analytical mind, excellent communication skills, and the ability to think strategically. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial plans that align with business objectives.

You will possess:

• A flair for numbers and the ability to think big-picture
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive and self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical, written & verbal communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and SAP

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about finance and business. If you are a driven individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

Performance Management

• Support and enable AOP delivery on Volume, NSV, OP Cash and Pricing

• Strengthen the Finance O&R process. Build and drive Pre and Post M&E mindset for Trade Spend investments (BTL and TTL).

Productivity Enhancement

• Collect past c-forms, ensure process improvement, and reduce the timelines of recording the same

• Active participation to unlock savings and ensure hygiene by dialing up Distributor ROI,

• Reduction in W/Capital / Provisions unlock (Overall Norms to be lower than last 3 years average aged inventory)

Net Revenue Growth

• Trade Spend Management

• Drive BTL claim process for the cluster & adopting new BTL Process, involving NRM planning

• Developing Pre and Post M&E Culture on BTL and TTL Spends

• Engaging with HO commercial team / cross function team and understanding of various RTM/ learning more formats for personal development & growth

• Pricing optimization - Volume/ Value/ Margin Market Share pool / Benchmarking our Pricing with Industry players basis information available in public domain.

Business Partnering

• Independently developing financial analysis to drive business insights. The role also requires the ability to concisely communicate these insights to key stakeholders to influence decision-making in a complex and delicate business environment.

• Partner with CH/SH to drive business performance by providing financial/commercial expertise and insights while owning the delivery of the financial targets and an effective control environment.

• Bring strong commercial insight and judgment to decision making

• Investment optimization, including A&P measurement and evaluation

• Support Cluster/region BPMs with market financials and decision-making.

• Participate in pricing discussion and provide quality inputs

BAU Operations

• Credit Management – Timely MIS Circulation for expected blocks, credit Block Release, Improve credit block review system and best utilization of resources, Credit Limit review

• Collection Management - Driving Collection and reducing overdues by partnering with sales team, Improve AR ageing quality & achieve DSO Target through continuous monitoring

• Debtor Estimates / forecast review basis actual Debtor reports to ensure no Risk in AR. Timely customer reconciliation and balance confirmations.

• Support RTM Changes / Annual policy changes and ensure no sales loss due to system, support in Representation to State Govt, Excise Policy year Change Invoice checking and verification to ensure billing with approved /accurate rates.

• Timely month end closing and sharing required MIS, monthly Overhead tracking

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance to Credit Policy, BTL Policy, TTL Policy, SOA and all commercial CARM controls

• Risks identified through TB review are tracked and ensure review with RCFH

• Any AML or legacy issues highlight with the legal consul and ensure get resolve.

We believe in celebrating life every day, everywhere. Our goal is to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can belong.

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

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