Principal Analyst Value Creation

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The center leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

Do You Dream Big?

We Need You.

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Analyst - GCC Finance - Procure to Pay

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Manager Value Creation - GCC

Job Purpose:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes with a proven track record of delivering excellence in the domain.
• Manage multiple stakeholders across GCC center effectively, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Build and nurture a high performing, engaged team by driving personal and professional growth, promoting a positive and proactive work culture.
• Own the Explore agenda, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process.
• Proficient in key tools such as Excel, Microsoft Office, and SAP; familiarity with additional data analysis tools is an added advantage.
• Ensure delivery of operational performance within GCC / Zones against agreed SLAʼs & KPIʼs and audit compliances. Partner with teams to identify improvements in efficiency, productivity & utilization across the zones and driving the improvements where required.
  
  

• Invoice Processing: Work with relevant teams to process customer invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve billing issues while providing regular and ad-hoc account and activity analyses.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports, including aging reports and outstanding balances, to provide insights into invoicing activities.
• Financial Close: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process Compliance: Ensure that all invoicing processes comply with company policies and are error-free to avoid payment delays.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline invoicing workflows and implement industry best practices.
• Collaboration: Partner with the finance team to enhance billing accuracy and overall efficiency.
  
  

• Be a subject matter expert to all P2P related activities.
• Work in close contact with Business Operations
• Number of values adds: Improvements, Standardization, Automation (recommendations made)
• Work in a quick changing environment
• Constantly balancing the search for new improved ways of working with the sustained implementing ways of working.
• Ensure full flexibility within the team to meet existing and future business needs Key dimensions. This role has the key accountability to have accurate revenue recognition.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in invoicing, billing, or a similar finance role within a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, billing procedures, and end-to-end P2P processes.
• Experience in working with SAP/ERP
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience in working with Anaplan Tool is a plus.
• Experience in working in a multi-national environment is a plus.
• Experience in working in a process-oriented organization is a plus.
• Shared Services experience is a plus.
• Experience in coordinating people is a plus
• Ability to analyze complex accounting data.
  
  

• Ability to track and organize information data and communications efficiently to ensure issues are dealt with promptness and properly
• Understanding of both finance and commercial processes
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written; have the ability to simplify complex issues
• Highly structured and systematic approach to delivering business solutions
• Strong analytical skills
• Stress resistant
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Capable of being entrusted with “confidential” information
• Leads by example, and lives the company’s values
• Strong organization skills; adheres to deadlines
• Ability to coach and motivate team members and foster a cooperative team environment
• Ability to impact team morale, sense of belonging and participation.