Cluster Financial Strategist

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to join our team in a key role of Cluster Finance Business Partner.

• Possess a flair for numbers, with the ability to think big-picture and communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Able to be a team player, trouble-shooter, and consensus-builder, with exposure to complex business environments.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and SAP, with good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High professionalism, integrity, and commitment.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and manage their time and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex data, draw connections, and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• SUPPORT, PARTNER 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).

• 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 LOWERS IN VALUE THAN LAST 3 YEARS AVERAGE AGED INVENTORY).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 offer flexibility to work at your best. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, we support flexible working that suits you. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported from day one.

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