Assistant Manager FP&A

ROLE SUMMARY

The Business Finance – FP&A (International Business) role acts as the
financial partner
to the International Business unit, supporting strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, MIS reporting, pricing support, and performance management across global markets.

The role requires strong analytical skills, commercial finance understanding, multi-country exposure, and the ability to work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, FP&A, Treasury, Taxation, and Senior Leadership.

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead
  Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
  ,
  Budgeting
  ,
  Quarterly Outlook
  , and
  Monthly Forecasting
  for International Business.
• Prepare
  P&L, Revenue, Gross Margin, Opex
  and
  Cash Flow
  forecasts across markets.
• Analyse variances (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) and highlight key business drivers.
• Consolidate market-level financials (ASEAN, MEA, LATAM, RCIS etc.) into regional dashboards and management packs.

B. Business Partnering & Commercial Finance

• Work closely with
  Country Heads, Sales Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Operations
  to support business decisions.
• Evaluate
  new product launches, pricing proposals, distributor margins
  , and
  trade schemes
  .
• Conduct
  scenario modelling
  , profitability analysis, and
  ROI assessment
  for commercial initiatives.
• Provide financial inputs for
  market expansion
  , new distributors, and strategic partnerships.

C. Management Reporting (MIS)

• Prepare monthly
  Business Review decks
  (MRM/Ex Comm/BRM), Executive/CEO dashboards, region-wise performance scorecards.
• Track
  Sales, Gross Contribution, Net Contribution
  , Opex, and throughput.
• Monitor
  SKU-wise, country-wise, cluster-wise performance
  and highlight risks & opportunities.
• Maintain
  accurate and timely MIS
  aligned with corporate reporting timelines.

D. Pricing, Margin & Trade Terms Governance

• Evaluate pricing proposals and ensure alignment to
  global pricing strategy
  .
• Analyse
  margin structures
  , landed cost, freight impact, distributor discounts, and commercial terms.
• Ensure compliance with internal pricing approval SOPs.
• Monitor impact of
  currency fluctuations
  , SAP price changes, and regulatory requirements on profitability.

E. Demand Planning & Supply Chain Finance Support

• Support demand planning through
  sales run-rate analysis
  , forecast accuracy review, and SKU mix analysis.
• Review inventory levels, ageing, slow-moving stock, and
  propose liquidation strategies
  .
• Analyse OTIF (On-Time In-Full), supply chain inefficiencies, and cost-to-serve.

F. Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and group financial policies.
• Monitor distributor agreements, credit terms, and financial covenants.
• Support external and internal audits related to International Business.
• Strengthen governance on rebates, discounts, credit notes, and trade spending.

G. Strategic Projects

• Support transformation initiatives:
• Digitisation & BI Dashboards (Power BI/Tableau/Replit dashboards)
• Margin improvement programs
• Route-to-market optimisation
• Working capital improvement & cash cycle optimization

2. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Technical Skills

• Strong command over
  FP&A, P&L management
  , financial modelling, pricing.
• Expert in
  Excel, PowerPoint
  , financial modelling, and MIS automation.
• Working knowledge of
  SAP / Oracle / Power BI / Tableau / Advanced Excel
  .
• Understanding of
  international taxation concepts
  , forex impact, transfer pricing (preferred).
• Solid understanding of supply chain cost structures (freight, duties, logistics charges).

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong business partnering & stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to present insights to senior leadership.
• High ownership, speed, and accuracy.
• Ability to work in
  multi-country, multi-time-zone environments
  .

3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3–6 years
  of experience in
  Business Finance / FP&A / Commercial Finance
  .
• International business exposure (Asia, LATAM, MEA, RCIS) strongly preferred.
• Experience in
  Pharma, FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, or Manufacturing
  .
• Experience working with distributors and export markets is preferred.

4. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• CA / MBA Finance
  .
• Strong academic and financial fundamentals.
• Additional certifications in analytics/BI tools are an advantage.