Bira91 - Senior Manager - ISC Finance - CA/ICWA (6-8 yrs)

About The Role (ISC Finance - Integrated Supply Chain):

- Support in preparation of ABPs (Annual) for the Manufacturing

- Preparation and analysis of Monthly MIS

- Preparation and analysis of fixed and variable factory OH

- Preparation and analysis of usage variances at plant

- Analyze and explain the variances vs the ABPs and PY

Track Key KPIs:

- Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly forecasts

- Preparation of forecasted financials. Avoid surprises by predicting red flags on business performance

- Conducting monthly reviews with Manufacturing teams to discuss various MIS, Scorecards, identifying issues and corresponding actions plans

- Business Partnering - Ensuring the Finance team works along with the Manufacturing Team on all financial aspects Including and not limited to regular analysis of various platforms available

- Building key business insights for the team to action on Strategic and tactical opportunities

Working Capital Management:

- Closely monitoring DIO and DPO of the company and raising red flags if any

- Analysis of inventory and ensuring actions agreed for inventory reductions are implemented

- Comparisons with ABP/Forecasts and identify reasons for variance; Aligning actions plans to address the gaps

- Monthly and Weekly cash flow planning

- Act as a controller for CAPEX

- Assisting management in taking Capex decisions

- Tracking of capex progress

- Support business and treasury with inputs for fund raise

- Working closely with core project team to ensure compliances

- Support in ensuring timely month end closures as per the timelines agreed

Audits & Controls:

- Handling Internal controls, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and Financial Due Diligence for the function

- Any ad hoc requirements as may be required

Experience:

- Qualified CA/ICWA

- 6 to 8 year's experience in a manufacturing set up

- Alco Bev industry would be an added advantage

- Proven ability to work successfully in an ambiguous environment

- Ability to manage tight deadlines

- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Functional Skills:

- Experience in the application of accounting principles to periodic financial reporting, planning and forecasting

- Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills

- Prior experience in setting up Controls would be a bonus

- Strong numerical and analytical skills

- Proven success building relationships with partners and being able to successfully influence and negotiate in complex situations.

- Proven ability to plan and manage projects of varying size and scope

- Work across boundaries, ensure Bira 91 Values are adhered

- Proven success in driving financial rigor within a cross functional team

- Good Analytical & Understanding of costing concepts

- Excellent negotiation skills with strong in Decision Making

Technical Skills:

- Strong working knowledge SAP esp. in FICO; MM; SD Modules

- Attention to detail and highly organized.

- Should have expertise in use of MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and Word.

Analytical Ability:

- Should have a structured thinking process in identifying solutions. Ability to gather, interpret & evaluate data to identify patterns, trends & insights. Can suggest solutions based on data analysis to solve business problems.

- Aiming high, passion to build, first principles thinking with creative out of the box thinking

- Strong team player who manages collaboratively with all stakeholders

- Strong influencing and communication skills