Deputy Manager- Finance

We are currently looking to expand our talent pool for Financial Planning function to support business with ongoing strategic growth (write the position: for example. 1 leader + 3 analysts).

Once you are selected for the position, you will be provided with extensive onboarding getting the chance not only to enhance skills withinFunction-specific processes, but also a chance to get insights into workings of diverse markets.

• Provide overall support for the period end results and preparation of forecast
• Create, update, prepare ongoing periodic business reports
• Working across multiple Finance functions to deliver Period forecast
• Understand key drivers of the P&L
• Work on key region/customer initiatives to drive business and region performance
• Performance analysis, including explanation of variance to plan, forecast and year ago
• Support the annual operating plan (AOP) process
• Create Channel/Customer promotional analysis to support business partners
• Maintain complex Excel models
• Develop PowerPoint presentiation to communicate business results and insights
• Manage exceptions through verbal and written interactions with Sales and Sales Finance
• Trade accrual process including quarterly merch scrubs.
• Collaborate with sales and finance functions on ad-hoc projects.
• Create an inclusive and collaborative environment.

People Responsibilities

• Coach and on- board new members of the team in ways of working and processes.

• 2 to 5 years of experience in finance and planning for postgraduates (commerce, accounting, finance ) (1 to 3 years of finance experience for Chartered accounts preferred)
• Experience in financial analysis, data integrity maintenance and systems such as SAP, Business Objects, Essbase, forecasting, P&L understanding, trade promotions, reporting & analytics.
• Tableau knowledge
• Strong excel skills.
• Able to work independently and takes initiative.
• Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously
• Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience.
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language.

Essential

• Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines.
• Numerate and a lateral thinker, good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail.