Manager - Finance
Core
Lead financial evaluation, business case development, and profitability assessments for India BU Innovation projects throughout the stage-gate process.
Role type
Manager, Finance Business Partner (Innovation)
Builds
Innovation P&Ls, profitability models, investment assessments, and financial governance for new product initiatives.
Domain
Manufacturing / FMCG / Innovation Finance
Required skills
Financial analysis, business case development, stage-gate financial evaluation, P&L management, investment assessment, variance analysis, management reporting, process improvement, automation, SAP, MS Office, supply chain processes, commercial processes, planning processes
Preferred skills
FP&A experience in manufacturing, FMCG industry experience, CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance certification
Technologies
SAP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Lead financial evaluation and business case development for innovation projects across stage-gate milestones. Build and maintain Innovation P&Ls, profitability models, and investment assessments. Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and FP&A teams to validate assumptions and drive decisions. Provide financial recommendations for Hopper, Gate 1, Gate 2, and leadership governance reviews. Identify risks, opportunities, and value-enhancing actions to improve project economics. Prepare and present financial insights, business cases, and approval materials to leadership teams. Support AOP & Forecast in Volume/Value submissions. Execute COPA month-end analysis and provide performance variance commentary. Ensure data accuracy, governance compliance, and alignment across innovation systems and reports. Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within Innovation Finance.
Seniority
Manager, 7-8 years experience