Executive Manager - Finance

Overview

The primary purpose of these roles is to oversee PGCS Ingredients and FP&A Org, which encompass reporting, close, forecasting, and ad-hoc business analysis. This role requires the ability to quickly respond to stakeholder requests, building queries and subsequent action plans based on the data.The role is deeply involved in the close and forecasting processes, requiring a comprehensive understanding of the ingredient P&L and key levels. Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for conducting in-depth variance analyses across revenue and COGS. Additionally, this role acts as the primary point of contact for the business team and other key stakeholders, taking full ownership of PGCS COGS forecasts. It involves close coordination with other sectors to align PGCS-related forecasts and AOP costs in their P&L, while understanding demand requirements for effective planning. The position also manages a team based out of ICC supporting COGS activities across various PGCS plants, including the overall consolidation of procurement finance. The role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with Senior Plant Directors and Sector Finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ingredient Finance & FP&A team
• Review the performance bring new insights and identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve financial performance
• Support in Periodic Forecasts, Actuals, Quarterly Business Plans and Annual Plans directly to leadership teams
• Support in Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance
• What – if and scenario analysis
• Data collection to support decision making
• Other adhoc data and report requests; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects as requested
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data in line with agreed SLA
• Engage with senior stakeholders within the team
• Acts as the primary point of contact for the business team and other key stakeholders, taking full ownership of PGCS COGS forecasts.
• Coordinate with other sectors finance leaderhsip to align PGCS-related forecasts and AOP costs in their P&L
• Drive Process improvements for simplification and standardization of reports.
• Indepth knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Understanding of multiple processes such as FP&A, Commercial Finance, Rev Management, Opex Management, A&M Budgeting in order to assist team on day-to-day issues
• Support where required summaries for the business on key business metrics
• Create an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Share best practices from other HBS teams to elevate the service levels of the Finance team in HBS
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the team in line with agreed SLA
• Engage with senior stakeholders and respective team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA
• Liaise with Data Modelling, Governance and Process improvement lead for simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation
• Lead monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall performance
• Lead Weekly connects with hub team and sector team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)
• Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to discuss strategic direction for the next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects
  
  

• Experience managing a P&L
• 11+ years of experience in finance, planning and/or accounting
• CA / CMA /MBA preferred
• Experience in financial systems & programs (BOBJ, Essbase, PowerBI, Excel, SAP)
• Able to work independently and takes initiative
• Detail-oriented; organized in approach in document maintenance
• Strong leadership skills and capabilities
• Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience
• Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language
• People Management - Lead a Team up to 9 to 10 Team members
• Stakeholder management across different geographies