Key Deliverables
- Business Planning, Analysis and Decision Support- Lead the Annual Operating Plan exercise and develop AOP construct along with Management, functional heads.- Anchor the monthly Operations Review meeting for review of unit performance – plant, sales, logistics etc.- Drive Productivity Improvement Agenda in the Unit and monitor tracking of initiatives.- Analyse revenue/ cost lines and working capital for decision support to Management on pricing, trade and Distributor margins and ROI, cost management, GTM, logistics etc.- Financial Accounting and Reporting/Fund Management- Ensure adherence to respective country statutory accounting policies- Completion of Statutory and Internal Audits as per timeline and ensure compliance with audit recommendations- Monthly reporting of Unit Financial results to Management with detailed Cause of Change Analysis versus Plan.- Preparation of Financial Reports/ analysis for Unit Operations Review.- Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix for all S & D spends- Ensure proper systems in place for accounting and reconciliation with business partners – distributors accounting, claims management, reconciliations with CFA, transporters, A&M vendors etc.- Liaoning with the Govt Agency/ Department of the respective county.- Financial Controls and Asset Stewardship- Safeguard company assets by maintaining a high level of financial control throughout the Unit.- Lead efficient management of working capital and cash flow.- Implement Company risk management initiatives and Best Practices for all aspects of business spends / purchases across manufacturing and sales operations .- Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix and exercise appropriate signatory authority as per Company financial policies.- Commercial / Purchase, Working capital optimization- Ensure proper systems in place for verifying accuracy of marketplace spending.-- Supply Chain Management- Optimization of inventory carrying cost, enhancing purchase efficiency and ensuring ready availability of raw material through active coordination with the Purchase Coordinator.- As Unit Supply Chain head, ensure leveraging of supply chain systems for smooth operation including best utilization of own fleet.- Process implementation – vehicle in/out, platform system, and collaborate in ESG (EV Deploy at DBR and reuse packing material – PVC core and carton) and Safety initiatives.- Execute Supply Chain activities across Demand/Supply/Inventory Planning, Shipping, Warehousing, and Transportation.- Process atomization and digitalization- Ensure timely delivery of sales orders and maintain sales forecast accuracy.- Demand Forecast & Production Planning through Portal.- Maintain high On-Time Fulfilment Rates- Define monthly load plans and ensure resource availability and arrangement of infra (Vehicle, manpower, pallets and interlayer etc.)- IT and Financial Transaction Processing- Implement Best Practice tools that improve the accuracy, timeliness and cost-effectiveness of financial transaction processing and reporting.- Ensure adherence to IT policies; ensure IT security & Authority matrix as per the system.- Legal and Compliance- Responsibility for overall compliance and management of all Commercial and Indirect Taxes matters for the respective country.- Create awareness among unit members / Sr. Management about relevant changes in local enactments.- Ensure optimal tax structuring for Unit operations.- People Management- Ensuring the growth and development of the people reporting to this position via learning activities and training- To ensure that the performance management process is carried out for the people- Providing a healthy environment that encourages empowerment and diversity- Carrying out people-related activities like planning resources required, etcRole RequirementsQualification: CA (Max 3 Attempts)Experience:- 15-20 years of overall experience in the finance function (preferably in FMCG setup)- At least 10 years with manufacturing unit (post-CA)- Experience in SAP is a must.- Knowledge on various direct & indirect taxes.- Familiar with Supply Chain ManagementDesired Skills:- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Attention to detail and accuracy.- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.- Should be open to relocate
