Associate Manager - Finance
Core
Lead cost planning, forecasting, and reporting for a Business Unit, ensuring financial accuracy and strategic insight through AOP execution and deep-dive analytics.
Role type
Manager, Finance (FP&A/Cost Accounting)
Builds
Annual Operating Plans, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and accurate P&L submissions for the Business Unit.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Finance
Required skills
P&L management, cost planning, financial forecasting, variance analysis, standard costing, stakeholder management, financial reporting, process improvement, data analysis, leadership
Preferred skills
MBA, CA, CMA, COGs processes expertise, financial systems proficiency
Technologies
BOBJ, Essbase, PowerBI, Excel, SAP
Responsibilities
Execute BU AOP, Monthly & Quarterly deepdive Forecast process, performing analytics and challenging assumptions before reviewing the submission with the local COGs Finance Manager and highlighting key variances. Execute the monthly close processes for BUs, ensuring that results are delivered RFT and on time. Present on a monthly basis the BU Ingredient variances to the FP&A Director and the Global COGs FP&A Manager providing insight into results and timely identification of risks and opportunities versus latest FY financial outlook. Partner local procurement and supply chain to review the rate variances for BU ensuring that all variances are understood and corrections are made in advance of costs being included in the P&L. Recommend changes to standard costs/ PIRs where an investigation proves it is warranted - clear understanding of impacts on financials must be understood in advance. Collaborate closely with Plant Cogs teams to ensure planning and reporting process is accurate and timely. Champion the finance agenda with local Procurement and Supply Chain teams, ensuring training is provided when required. Participate in COGs projects as SME in Costing. Own AOP standards process for BU, validating changes in indices year on year and recommending changes to standards where appropriate. Support the year end Cost roll providing data where required.
Seniority
Manager, 3+ years experience