Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the budgeting process ensuring alignment with business goals.
Develop and manage financial models for short-term and long-term forecasting.
Track budget vs. actuals analyze variances and drive corrective actions.
Work with unit level teams to refine cost assumptions and financial plans.
Assess the profitability viability and stability of the business with data-driven insights.
Evaluate and recommend adjustments to budgets and projections as needed.
2. Business Analysis & Strategic Planning
Identify key business issues propose data-backed solutions and drive execution.
Partner with the executive team to develop the companys mid-to-long-term financial strategy.
Model long-term growth scenarios identifying business drivers impacting performance.
Support leadership in investment decisions mergers and expansion strategies.
Perform cost center reviews providing in-depth commentary on variances.
3. Cost Optimization & Profitability Management
Oversee and manage cost analysis across raw materials packaging logistics and operations.
Conduct margin analysis (product-wise customer-wise segment-wise) and suggest
improvements.
Implement cost control measures process efficiency tracking and yield optimization initiatives.
Link freight costs production variances and inventory impact to overall profitability.
Provide comprehensive cost reviews to senior management highlighting improvement areas.
4. Financial Reporting & Decision Support
Prepare monthly financial reports dashboards and KPIs for senior management.
Deliver business intelligence insights on revenue trends expense drivers and cost-saving
opportunities.
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting structures.
Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to leadership teams.
5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization
Monitor cash flow trends and working capital requirements for all units.
Work closely with AR & AP teams to improve collections and optimize payment cycles.
Enhance inventory planning and procurement financing to improve liquidity.
Forecast capital expenditures and financial requirements for expansions and new projects.
6. Process Automation & ERP Enhancements
Drive automation in budgeting forecasting and reporting to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure seamless ERP (Tally Prime) integration for FP&A functions.
Implement process improvements to streamline financial planning and control mechanisms.