Assistant Manager - Finance Innovation (Brand Finance)

Job Title: AM/ Executive - Brand Finance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Finance

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Mumbai

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/


About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)
Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the role

As a Brand Finance Executive, you will play a key role in managing financial analysis and reporting for the company's brand portfolio. You will be responsible for supporting brand strategies by providing financial insights that drive profitability, performance, and growth. This includes assisting in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and tracking brand performance to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
¶ Financial Analysis & Reporting:
Tracking the performance of New Product launches/Innovations
Conduct financial analysis for assigned brands, including sales, costs, spends margins, and profitability.
Prepare and present monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports related to brand performance.
Analyse variances between forecasted and actual financial performance and provide insights.
¶ Profitability & Cost Management:
Evaluating proposals for new product launch.
Evaluate the profitability of different brand initiatives and campaigns.
Assess and recommend cost-saving opportunities or ways to improve operational efficiency in brand activities.
¶ Financial Modelling & Business Case Development:
Assist in the development of business cases for new product launches, brand expansions, product restructuring and marketing campaigns.
Develop financial models to assess the financial viability of strategic initiatives and assess ROI.
Tracking the Pre-launch scenario to post launch scenarios and assess the delta between them
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions related to brand management.
Support marketing and brand teams in pricing decisions, product mix optimization, and promotional strategies.
¶ Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with the marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to provide integrated financial insights and recommendations.
Act as a financial business partner to various stakeholders, ensuring financial objectives align with brand and company goals.
¶ Ad-hoc Analysis & Reporting:
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to senior management to aid in decision-making.
Continuously track the competitive landscape and market trends, providing financial implications.
¶ SLOB Inventory Management:
Tracking the SLOB FG Stock at various CFAs
Discussion with the logistics team and sales team in order to get the stock liquidated with or without scheme and help in releasing working capital for the organisation.


Key Requirements:
¶ Education:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

¶ Experience:
3-5 years of experience in brand finance, financial analysis, or a related field, preferably in the FMCG industry.
Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and forecasting.

¶ Skills:
Proficient in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP, etc.).
Excellent communication skills to effectively present financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

¶ Knowledge:
Familiarity with the FMCG industry, brand management processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for brand performance.
Experience in analyzing and managing brand P&Ls.

Competencies & Personal Attributes:
¶ Strong attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies.
¶ Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
¶ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
¶ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
¶ Team player with a collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Whats in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling


Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.