Overview:
The chosen candidate will work closely with the Sector HQ FP&A Team and support them on core FP&A Deliverables.
Responsibilities:
HQ Cost Management & Analysis
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Lead HQ Flash, Actuals Review, and Forecast processes on a monthly basis.
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Manage HQ NOPBT, CoC, Task & Reserve, OCF, and Opex submissions.
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Drive HQ cost planning, true-ups, roll-ups, and AOP submissions.
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Perform detailed cost analysis, variance reviews, and ERC deep-dives to identify key performance drivers.
Cost Allocation & Business Partnership
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Manage AMESA-APAC cost-sharing and cross-charge activities.
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Oversee HQ zero-out activities and ensure compliance with allocation methodologies.
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Partner with Finance, Business Units, and Leadership teams to provide actionable financial insights.
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Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, automation projects, and ad hoc requests.
Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
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Coordinate end-to-end AOP cycles including Prelim, Phase 1, and Phase 2 submissions.
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Support business units in target setting, planning, and submission reviews.
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Consolidate, validate, and submit planning data in line with corporate requirements
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
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Lead monthly forecast reviews, submission checks, and reporting refresh activities.
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Prepare leadership reporting including FLT, POR, Forecast Review, RF Reports, and CEO communications.
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Validate financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure reporting accuracy.
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Support ad hoc reporting and business performance analysis.
HFM & Cockpit Governance
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Lead HFM and Cockpit governance, including approvals, reviews, controls, and user support.
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Own HFM templates (P&L, CoC, LFL, Opex, AOP) and annual forecast rollouts.
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Drive system enhancements and support HFM Cloud migration initiatives
Continuous Improvement & Simplification
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Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of planning and reporting processes.
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Enhance reporting capabilities, governance frameworks, and financial controls across the organization
Qualifications:
- 7-9 years of experience in finance and planning with strong business knowledge
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Bachelor’s/master’s degree in commerce/business administration/economics with a high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred
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Strong understanding of business processes
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Strong technical knowledge and experience in both Management reporting and planning processes
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Experience working in the FMCG sector
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Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in the English language
