Assistant Manager FP&A

ROLE SUMMARY

The Business Finance – FP&A (International Business) role acts as the

financial partner

to the International Business unit, supporting strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, MIS reporting, pricing support, and performance management across global markets.

The role requires strong analytical skills, commercial finance understanding, multi-country exposure, and the ability to work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, FP&A, Treasury, Taxation, and Senior Leadership.

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead

Annual Operating Plan (AOP) ,

Budgeting ,

Quarterly Outlook , and

Monthly Forecasting

for International Business.

Prepare

P&L, Revenue, Gross Margin, Opex

and

Cash Flow

forecasts across markets.

Analyse variances (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) and highlight key business drivers.

Consolidate market-level financials (ASEAN, MEA, LATAM, RCIS etc.) into regional dashboards and management packs.

B. Business Partnering & Commercial Finance

Work closely with

Country Heads, Sales Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Operations

to support business decisions.

Evaluate

new product launches, pricing proposals, distributor margins , and

trade schemes .

Conduct

scenario modelling , profitability analysis, and

ROI assessment

for commercial initiatives.

Provide financial inputs for

market expansion , new distributors, and strategic partnerships.

C. Management Reporting (MIS)

Prepare monthly

Business Review decks

(MRM / Ex Comm / BRM), Executive / CEO dashboards, region-wise performance scorecards.

Track

Sales, Gross Contribution, Net Contribution , Opex, and throughput.

Monitor

SKU-wise, country-wise, cluster-wise performance

and highlight risks & opportunities.

Maintain

accurate and timely MIS

aligned with corporate reporting timelines.

D. Pricing, Margin & Trade Terms Governance

Evaluate pricing proposals and ensure alignment to

global pricing strategy .

Analyse

margin structures , landed cost, freight impact, distributor discounts, and commercial terms.

Ensure compliance with internal pricing approval SOPs.

Monitor impact of

currency fluctuations , SAP price changes, and regulatory requirements on profitability.

E. Demand Planning & Supply Chain Finance Support

Support demand planning through

sales run-rate analysis , forecast accuracy review, and SKU mix analysis.

Review inventory levels, ageing, slow-moving stock, and

propose liquidation strategies .

Analyse OTIF (On-Time In-Full), supply chain inefficiencies, and cost-to-serve.

F. Governance, Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and group financial policies.

Monitor distributor agreements, credit terms, and financial covenants.

Support external and internal audits related to International Business.

Strengthen governance on rebates, discounts, credit notes, and trade spending.

G. Strategic Projects

Support transformation initiatives :

Digitisation & BI Dashboards (Power BI / Tableau / Replit dashboards)

Margin improvement programs

Route-to-market optimisation

Working capital improvement & cash cycle optimization

2. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Technical Skills

Strong command over

FP&A, P&L management , financial modelling, pricing.

Expert in

Excel, PowerPoint , financial modelling, and MIS automation.

Working knowledge of

SAP / Oracle / Power BI / Tableau / Advanced Excel .

Understanding of

international taxation concepts , forex impact, transfer pricing (preferred).

Solid understanding of supply chain cost structures (freight, duties, logistics charges).

Behavioural Competencies

Strong business partnering & stakeholder management.

Analytical thinking with problem-solving ability.

Ability to present insights to senior leadership.

High ownership, speed, and accuracy.

Ability to work in

multi-country, multi-time-zone environments .

3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3–6 years

of experience in

Business Finance / FP&A / Commercial Finance .

International business exposure (Asia, LATAM, MEA, RCIS) strongly preferred.

Experience in

Pharma, FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, or Manufacturing .

Experience working with distributors and export markets is preferred.

4. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

CA / MBA Finance .

Strong academic and financial fundamentals.

Additional certifications in analytics / BI tools are an advantage.