Manager - Business Finance - FMCG - CA/IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY :

In particular, the role includes :

1. Brand/ NPD Financials :

- Meeting top-line/ bottom-line estimates of brands, highlighting variances/concerns

- Ensuring brand GM at targeted level, keeping tight control on costs and promotion spends

- Leading discussions on improving GM, setting targets for cost reduction, engaging Purchase team to improve GM by better negotiation with RM/PM vendors

- Liaise with marketing & sales team on pricing decisions

- Measuring effectiveness of A&P spends

2. New product development evaluation & launch :

- Conducting thorough financial analysis at identified stages of new product development (NPD) evaluation

- Feasibility study of NPD basis GM, capex requirement, market sizing &estimation

- Support in negotiating with LL vendors for capex/conversion charges

- Participate in launch plans of new products/ line extensions, provide support to marketing, sales, operations team to facilitate successful & timely launch

3. Financial Planning & Analysis :

- Assist in analysing expenses, track revenue and expenses closely

- Assist in expense vs budget reconciliations

- Update monthly MIS for top management and highlight concerns

- Assist in other strategic projects, as desirable

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE & DESIRED SKILL SETS

Education;

- CA - 1st attempt/ Rank holder / MBA from Tier 1

Experience:

- 4+ years' work experience (post qualification) in FMCG/ manufacturing set-up of reputed firm

Knowledge:

- SAP functional knowledge

Skills:

- Ability to work in unstructured environment, conceptualise

- Self-driven, multi-tasking, , good interpersonal skills