Job Description :Job Title Assistant Manager - Cluster Finance Business PartnerAbout the Function: Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We're part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.Whether we're utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future - no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we'll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.Roles and ResponsibilitiesKnowledge & skills:• Possess a flair for numbers, an ability to think big-picture• Ability to communicate with and explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic work environment• Ability to be a team player, trouble-shooter and a consensus-builder• Exposure to complex business environments• Good analytical, written & verbal communication skills• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and SAP• Chartered Accountant/MBA with 2-4 years of post qualification experienceBest Suited for Someone who• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment• Ability to influence key stakeholders.• Ability to manage their time and prioritize effectively• Ability to analyse complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYA. Performance Delivery1. Support, Partner and enable AOP delivery on Volume, NSV, OP Cash and Pricing2. Strengthen the Finance O&R process. Build and drive Pre and Post M&E mindset for Trade Spend investments (BTL and TTL).B. Productivity 1. Collect past c-forms, ensure process improvement, and reduce the timelines of recording the same2. Active participation to unlock savings and ensure hygiene by dialing up Distributor ROI,3. Reduction in W/Capital / Provisions unlock ( Overall Norms to be lowers in value than last 3 years average aged inventory)C. Net Revenue Management1. Trade Spend Management2. Drive BTL claim process for the cluster & adopting new BTL Process, involving NRM planning3. Developing Pre and Post M&E Culture on BTL and TTL Spends4. Engaging with HO commercial team / cross function team and understanding of various RTM/ learning more formats for personal development & growth5. Pricing optimization - Volume/ Value/ Margin Market Share pool / Benchmarking our Pricing with Industry players basis information available in public domainD. Business Partnering1. Independently developing financial analysis to drive the business insights. The role also requires the ability to concisely communicate these insights to key stakeholders to influence decision-making in a complex and delicate business environment.2. Partner with CH/SH to drive business performance by providing financial/commercial expertise and insights while owning the delivery of the financial targets and an effective control environment.3. Bring strong commercial insight and judgment to decision making4. Investment optimization, including A&P measurement and evaluation5. Support Cluster/region BPMs with market financials and decision-making.6. Participate in pricing discussion and provide quality inputsE. BAU Operations1. Credit Management - Timely MIS Circulation for expected blocks, credit Block Release, Improve credit block review system and best utilization of resources, Credit Limit review2. Collection Management - Driving Collection and reducing overdues by partnering with sales team, Improve AR ageing quality & achieve DSO Target through continuous monitoring3. Debtor Estimates / forecast review basis actual Debtor reports to ensure no Risk in AR. Timely customer reconciliation and balance confirmations.4. Support RTM Changes / Annual policy changes and ensure no sales loss due to system, support in Representation to State Govt, Excise Policy year Change Invoice checking and verification to ensure billing with approved /accurate rates.5. Timely month end closing and sharing required MIS, monthly Overhead trackingF. Compliance and Governance1. Ensure compliance to Credit Policy, BTL Policy, TTL Policy, SOA and all commercial CARM controls2. Risks identified through TB review are tracked and ensure review with RCFH3. Any AML or legacy issues highlight with the legal consul and ensure get resolve.Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.Worker Type :RegularPrimary Location:NagpurAdditional Locations :Job Posting Start Date : 2025-04-30