Associate Director - Finance Business Partner
Core
Strategic financial advisor and business partner to the Beverages GM and Finance Director, driving financial performance, long-term projections, and business decisions across the beverage value chain.
Role type
Senior Finance Business Partner (Associate Director)
Builds
Long-term financial projections, shadow bottler P&Ls, and strategic investment prioritization for the beverage category and franchise.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Beverages) / Financial Planning & Analysis
Required skills
Financial planning and forecasting, Business partnering, Stakeholder management, Strategic financial analysis, Performance management, Budget management, Investment prioritization, AOP planning, P&L analysis, Business development
Preferred skills
MBA from top-tier institute, Chartered Accountant, Experience in Business Planning and FP&A
Technologies
ERP systems, Financial modeling tools, Data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning and forecasting for STB and A&M cost lines; Build and maintain relationships with bottling partners; Drive governance on ROI-based investment prioritization; Partner with marketing leadership on budget and spend efficiency; Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) agenda including volume and mix management; Serve as strategic advisor to the India GM and CMO on long-term growth strategies; Manage people development and team engagement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities