AddressPlant Commercial Head
Key Deliverables
Business Planning, Analysis and Decision Support:
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan exercise and develop AOP construct along with Management, functional heads.
- Anchor the monthly Operations Review meeting for review of unit performance - plant, sales, logistics etc.
- Drive Productivity Improvement Agenda in the Unit and monitor tracking of initiatives.
- Analyse revenue/ cost lines and working capital for decision support to Management on pricing, trade and Distributor margins and ROI, cost management, GTM, logistics etc. Financial Accounting and Reporting/Fund Management
- Ensure adherence to respective country statutory accounting policies
- Completion of Statutory and Internal Audits as per timeline and ensure compliance with audit recommendations
- Monthly reporting of Unit Financial results to Management with detailed Cause of Change Analysis versus Plan.
- Preparation of Financial Reports/ analysis for Unit Operations Review.
- Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix for all S & D spends
- Ensure proper systems in place for accounting and reconciliation with business partners - distributors accounting, claims management, reconciliations with CFA, transporters, A&M vendors etc.
- Liaoning with the Govt Agency/ Department of the respective county.
Financial Controls and Asset Stewardship:
- Safeguard company assets by maintaining a high level of financial control throughout the Unit.
- Lead efficient management of working capital and cash flow.
- Implement Company risk management initiatives and Best Practices for all aspects of business spends / purchases across manufacturing and sales operations .
- Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix and exercise appropriate signatory authority as per Company financial policies.
- Commercial / Purchase, Working capital optimization
- Ensure proper systems in place for verifying accuracy of marketplace spending.
Supply Chain Management:
- Optimization of inventory carrying cost, enhancing purchase efficiency and ensuring ready availability of raw material through active coordination with Purchase Coordinator.
- As Unit Supply Chain head, ensure leveraging of supply chain systems for smooth operation including best utilization of own fleet.
IT and Financial Transaction Processing:
- Implement Best Practice tools which improve the accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness of financial transaction processing and reporting.
- Ensure adherence to IT policies; ensure IT security & Authority matrix as per the system.
Legal and Compliance:
- Responsibility for overall compliance and management of all Commercial and Indirect Taxes matters for the respective country.
- Create awareness among unit members / Sr. Management about relevant changes in local enactments.
- Ensure optimal tax structuring for Unit operations.
People Management:
- Ensuring the growth and development of the people reporting to this position via learning activities and training
- To ensure that the performance management process is carried out for the people
- Providing a healthy environment that encourages empowerment and diversity
- Carrying out people related activities like planning resources required, etc.
Purpose of the role : To provide advanced financial support to a business unit to function efficiently and effectively, providing support in preparation of various financial reports, including royalty reconciliation, accounts payable, vendor reconciliation, sustainability reports, tax accounting, and GST invoicing.
Qualification: CA (Max 3 Attempts)
Experience:
- 15-20 years of overall experience in the finance function (preferably in FMCG set up)
- Atleast 10 year with manufacturing unit (post CA)
- Experience on SAP is must.
- Knowledge on various direct & indirect taxes.
Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Should be open to relocate
