- Location
- Hyderabad, TS, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
The chosen candidate will work closely with the Sector HQ FP&A Team and support them on core FP&A Deliverables.
Responsibilities
HQ Cost Management & Analysis
- Lead HQ Flash, Actuals Review, and Forecast processes on a monthly basis.
- Manage HQ NOPBT, CoC, Task & Reserve, OCF, and Opex submissions.
- Drive HQ cost planning, true-ups, roll-ups, and AOP submissions.
- Perform detailed cost analysis, variance reviews, and ERC deep-dives to identify key performance drivers.
Cost Allocation & Business Partnership
- Manage AMESA-APAC cost-sharing and cross-charge activities.
- Oversee HQ zero-out activities and ensure compliance with allocation methodologies.
- Partner with Finance, Business Units, and Leadership teams to provide actionable financial insights.
- Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, automation projects, and ad hoc requests.
Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Coordinate end-to-end AOP cycles including Prelim, Phase 1, and Phase 2 submissions.
- Support business units in target setting, planning, and submission reviews.
- Consolidate, validate, and submit planning data in line with corporate requirements
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead monthly forecast reviews, submission checks, and reporting refresh activities.
- Prepare leadership reporting including FLT, POR, Forecast Review, RF Reports, and CEO communications.
- Validate financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure reporting accuracy.
- Support ad hoc reporting and business performance analysis.
HFM & Cockpit Governance
- Lead HFM and Cockpit governance, including approvals, reviews, controls, and user support.
- Own HFM templates (P&L, CoC, LFL, Opex, AOP) and annual forecast rollouts.
- Drive system enhancements and support HFM Cloud migration initiatives
Continuous Improvement & Simplification
- Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of planning and reporting processes.
- Enhance reporting capabilities, governance frameworks, and financial controls across the organization
Qualifications
- 7-9 years of experience in finance and planning with strong business knowledge
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in commerce/business administration/economics with a high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred
- Strong understanding of business processes
- Strong technical knowledge and experience in both Management reporting and planning processes
- Experience working in the FMCG sector
- Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in the English language
Skills
ComplianceCPA
