Beiersdorf - Manager - Business Finance & Sales Controlling - CA

CARE FOR SKIN - CARE FOR PEOPLE

Beiersdorf AG is a global company with more than 150 affiliates worldwide. Our two separate business segments are responsible for operations in their respective areas- Consumer Segment and Tesa. For over 130 years, Beiersdorf have dedicated itself to meeting it's consumers- individual needs and are considered to be the inventors of modern skin care. It's research and development expertise, innovative products, and strong brands are the reasons for the success

Care for consumers and our people is what has driven us. Every day, our global brand icons, such as NIVEA, NIVEA Cr- me, NIVEA MEN, make more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries feel good in their skin.

Join this world of care and start your career in an environment that offers you the opportunity to work with leading experts and the highest scientific research technologies. Shape your professional future from day one and explore our collaborative culture with courageous, innovative teams that all share one exciting goal: inventing skin care products of the next generation.

About the Role:

Position/Role : Manager - Business Finance & Sales Controlling

Role reports to: Head - Business Controller ( India)

Roles and Responsibilities - 

- Leading the Sales Controlling vertical & diligently tracking Net Sales and Trade Terms & Conditions (TTC) lines in the P&L

- Participate in creation of strategic 5 year planning (SRM) for NIVEA India

- Participate in creation of annual business plan (ABP) for NIVEA India

- Monthly Primary & Secondary sales tracking & closing with diligent provision tracking in Net Sales lines

- Timely submission of Monthly Sales Oultlook (MSO), Monthly Sales Reporting (MSR), Monthly Sales Estimates (MSE) to the Regional/ Global Team, Strategic Sales Road Map (SSRM)

- Working on Sales automation projects & sales reporting dashboards

- Understanding the MRP to Net Sales value chain by brand category/channel/ customer and driving efficiencies in close co-operation with Sales and Marketing teams

- Tracking TTC and in-depth analysis. Resolution of Regional/Global queries on the same. Provide complete visibility to Management on Price Waterfall from MRP to NS

- Tracking category wise /channel wise Promo spends vs Budget/ LY. Budget management and ensuring spends in line with plan (with additional sanctions). Promo evaluation signoff template roll out in business in alignment with Regional requirements

- Lead Monthly management review meetings with strong focus on business steering. Bring out key business highlights & action points every month for possible management action. Strong and continuous follow up on minutes to logical conclusion

- Analysis of various types of Trade and Consumer Spend including cost of sales at outlet and Outlet Reach in close co-ordination with Commercial team

- Act as sole business partner for Exports Business (Nepal/ Bangladesh/ Sri Lanka) by providing support to decision making

- Custodian of the reports for sales in global software (B.One/ Data Orbis)

- Fulfill data requirements of internal customers (sales / brands team) and external customers; including auditors

- Active participant in various gate keeper & S&OP meetings

- Update Forecasts for Customer wise Plan based on updates from Brands Controller

Managerial Competencies:

- Analytical - should be methodical, systematic and have logical reasoning

- Environment- Good understanding of FMCG business environment

- Technical- Exposure to Financial Accounting and Management Reporting. First hand experience in controlling & business decision support

- Coordinating - Motivates and empowers others in order to reach organizational goals

- Communication - Speaks clearly, fluently and effectively to both individual and groups. Writes in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate style and language.

- Presentation - Proficient in power point presentations

- Decision making - Should be able to make priorities and make decisions in line with company policies/target

- Organized - Organizes and schedules events, activities and resources. Develops process which are self-driven and sustainable.

- Persuasive - Interpersonal relations - Customer Service Orientation, Collaboration and Influencing Skills

- Mobility- Willingness to travel and mobility

Stakeholders:

Internal:

- Sales Managers and field teams

- Brand Managers

- Planning & S&OP team

- Finance

External:

- Regional / HQ Controlling team

- HQ Business Solution Support team

- Internal & External Auditors