Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A) Executive at Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Description of Responsibilities / Functions

• Analyze financial data and use financial models for forecasting.
• Track revenue and gross margin by business unit and expenses by cost center.
• Prepare reports on financial performance tailored to the needs of leadership.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Study and analyze trends and forecasts to inform recommended actions.
• Analyze financial and operational results to better understand the company's overall financial health.
• Evaluate previous budgets and collaborate with business unit leaders to build their annual budgets and forecasts.
• Produce models to project long-term growth, accounting for factors that will impact performance.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on the performance of a product or department.
• Communicate results and recommendations to senior management that will lead to revenue generation, cost reduction and more efficient operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics
• 2-3+ years’ experience in FMCG business
• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Strong & fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• ICAN/ACA Qualification
• SAP proficiency is a must-have.

Specific Targets / Objectives:

• FP&A Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Month End Closure
• Data Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• P&L management
• Spends (BTL+ATL) and Overheads Analysis and Management