Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ETG is an agri-commodity trading company that developed into a global player with a presence in 48 countries, spanning 6 continents. The Group has a diverse portfolio of expertise across various industries, encompassing agricultural commodity trade such as cocoa, coffee, cotton, soya, grains, pulses, etc, (green) inputs, logistics, merchandising, food processing, (Renewable) Energy, Minerals and Metals, Technology and supply chain optimization.

ETG's 8 Business Units are structured in a manner to emphasize focus and optimize strategic growth opportunities. We adapt and grow responsibly as a diversified enterprise, creating a sustainable future for all our stakeholders.

Over 7000 employees contribute every day to achieve our vision and purpose, and live our values (Respect, Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence, Leadership and Meritocracy)

Nutrisco

Nutrisco is ETG's food ingredients business, consisting of cocoa, cashew, rice, sesame, and a variety of edible nuts. This business places increased focus on sustainable practices through its Beyond Beans Foundation, and launched multiple supply chain programs around farmer income and environment with farmer groups and large food brands in the chocolate and cashew sectors.

ETG Commodities

ETG Commodities trade on various exchanges, where liquid derivative instruments are used to mitigate price risk within the commodities value chain. We pride ourselves in being Agricultural Commodity Specialists and have diversified our portfolio of grains, coffee, cotton, soya, and other agri commodities to also include Metals, Energy and Carbon. Core to our business is Africa, where the vertical has the ability to leverage off of the group's vast asset base. Our African Footprint encompass Sub Saharan and West African countries, with international specialist operations in Central Asia, India, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Pulses

ETG Pulses is an important player in the global plant based protein market and a leading processor and exporter of safe, premium quality products. Our strong origination network across 5 continents, supported by 26 processing units in 16 countries, has placed ETG at the forefront of the plant-based protein segment. ETG is the world's largest processor of specialized pulses, with processing capacity exceeding 1.2 Million tonnes annually. More than 50% of our volumes are processed at our plants in North America, India, UAE, Bangladesh, Australia and Africa.

Fertilizer and Chemicals

ETG's Fertilizers and Agro-chemicals, backed and supported by our team of expert agronomists, are distributed to farmers across Africa. Our strategically located blending plants give ETG the ability to support regions throughout Africa. Agri Inputs has developed into a global player in the Agri Inputs space, distributing a variety of Straight and Specialized fertilizers globally. We procure from leading international markets that adhere to the strictest health and safety measures and international standards.

ETG Logistics

ETG has developed an extensive network of port, city and rural infrastructure supported by rail and road logistics assets. These assets are consolidated under ETG Logistics, an end-to-end logistics service provider that offers freight forwarding, ocean freight, airfreight, custom brokerage, ship agency, container handling (ICD) , bonded warehousing, fertiliser and grains handling, cleaning & bagging and warehousing and transportation services. ETG Logistics is fully capable of providing end to end logistics services in more than 20 African countries. Utilizing its extensive African knowledge and expertise, the business included a distribution model for Farming and Automation brands. Customers include leaders of industry, like Force Motors, TVS, Ashok Leyland, TGB and VST Tillers.

Vamara

Vamara is a consumer-packaged goods business with our roots in Africa. We manage a value chain of leading brands across multiple categories and geographies. Value enhancing operations and our continued investment in local production capacity are a key competitive advantage which Vamara actively leverages to nourish, support, develop and enrich local communities.

EIRS

EIRS is a growing international risk management professional services firm. We provide insights and support to our commercial and individual customers to help them navigate through the risks they face in the local markets in which they operate. EIRS has developed PURPLEWALLET, a technology-driven end-to-end insurance platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning and neural technology to facilitate asset surveying, and generate effortless policy placement.

POSITION: Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

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REPORTS TO: Senior Manager FP&A

LOCATION: Bangalore, India

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

Deputy/Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

Responsible for the monthly/quarterly MIS closing, Budgeting process with key stakeholders in the organization, driving analytics for financial & business insights, reporting business performance through MIS under the direction of Head FP&A.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

1. Monthly/Quarterly MIS Closing
2. Manage monthly and quarterly financial MIS closure process to reflect the latest business result.
3. Analyze business trends and provide insights to management.
4. Preparation of monthly/quarterly business review, operations review presentations
5. Preparation of monthly reports due to Global FP&A team (Dubai)
6. Working with other functions to identify risks and opportunities for the business.
7. Continuously monitor financial and business KPI's, highlight trends and analyses causes of unexpected variance. Partner with teams to improve results.

8. Work towards identifying means for cost optimization and focus on continuous improvement in the financial health of the Organization.

9. Budgeting

10. Consolidate and review the Annual budgeting of multiple verticals & countries.

11. Strategic Initiatives

12. Work Closely with Senior Manager FP&A on strategic matters and financial priorities
13. Manage the review process of strategic cost out initiatives.
14. Involve, Contribute, and drive key projects under FP&A head direction.
15. Working in Hyperion (Oracle) project to ensure accurate/timely roll out. Develop expertise in Hyperion and new reports/analysis development in Hyperion and Smart view.
16. Help Head FP&A in Financial Models for projections, planning as well as customized Business Cases. Undertake ROI, NPV, marginal cost and other financial metric analysis to support financial decision making.

Stake holder interaction:

1. Head – FP&A

2. Consolidation Head – Accounts

3. Vertical/ Countries FC's

4. Other F&A team members

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Chartered Accountant 7-8 years' experience including FP&A (experience preferably in global reporting role in an MNC company)
  (CA passing attempt year: May-2017, Nov-2017, May-2018, Nov-2018)
• Expertise in working with large amounts of data, facts, figures, and number crunching,
• Experience in Multi countries set up having operation in more than 100 legal entities,
• Candidates with experience of working in Shared service operations set up do not apply.
• Hands on experience in forecasting, compiling P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Experience in designing MIS to facilitate business performance reviewing is mandatory.
• Having excellent ability to express data insights through visual impact driven analysis.
• Having excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of the business and business processes.
• Good knowledge of MS-Excel, Power point & other MS-Office Applications.
• Having system implementation experience highly desirable, Oracle Hyperion tool experience preferred.