Role Purpose:
This role plays a critical part in enabling cost transparency, forecasting accuracy, and financial discipline across COGS and Manufacturing Overheads. It involves close collaboration with business teams including category managers, plant teams, and FP&A leadership to support key deliverables around cost planning, reporting, analysis, and building digital capability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FP&A – COGS
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COGS Period Closing:
Lead the monthly closure and validation of COGS including data integrity, variance analysis, and reporting. -
Rolling Forecast Submissions:
Ensure timely and accurate submission of rolling forecasts, incorporating key inputs from cross-functional stakeholders. -
R&O (Risks & Opportunities) Reporting:
Identify and communicate cost risks and opportunities across the value chain in a structured manner. -
Polaris Reporting:
Support accurate and timely upload of COGS and MV (Material Variance) into Polaris, in alignment with FP&A guidelines. -
Standard Cost Review & Reporting:
Drive discussions on standard cost assumptions and changes. Report performance vs standard cost and lead cost governance reviews. -
COGS Tool Enablement:
Champion the usage and continuous improvement of the internal COGS reporting tool for enhanced visibility, alignment, and control. -
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with HQ finance teams and participate in business/internal reviews to align on cost performance and outlook.
Manufacturing Overheads
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Overhead Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare and analyze manufacturing overheads (by unit/category). Provide insights on key drivers and deviations. -
Bottler Cost Analysis:
Evaluate and track bottler manufacturing cost trends across units, identify variances, and report business implications. -
Unit-level Overhead Budgeting & Control:
Collaborate with plant finance teams for preparation of annual overhead budgets. Ensure actuals are tracked and aligned with budget through timely interventions. -
Budget Monitoring & Adherence:
Monitor budget vs actual monthly. Identify any overruns and drive cost containment measures. -
Quarterly Cadence Reviews:
Drive cadence-based review of overhead budgets, with actionable insights and early flagging of R&O.
Projects
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COGS Tool enhancement for actual & rolling forecast
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Stabilizing & implement Cogs tool for actuals review
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Support in the parallel run for the Anaplan cogs tool
KEY INTERFACE
INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
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Supply Planning
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Integrated Operations
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Integrated Operations Finance
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Pricing
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Corporate Accounts & Centre of Excellence
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Strategy and Transformation
- PR-HQ BP&A
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS-
JOB REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified Chartered Accountant/ MBA
EXPERIENCE
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Minimum 6-9 years post qualification work experience, ideally including experience in a multinational FMCG company
- Should have at least 5 years’ experience in strategic / financial planning, forecasting and financial analytics
FUNCTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Business acumen
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Relationship Building
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Strong analytical skills
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Good knowledge of Processes and Information systems
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Accounting & consolidation
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Good communication and Presentation skills
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Strong time management with ability to multi-task
Job Posting End Date:
2026-07-31
Target Hire Date:
2026-10-31
Target End Date:
