Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Region Finance Manager and is responsible for:

• Maintenance of bookkeeping & reporting.
• Ensuring controls & compliances.
• Creating structured data for analytics & scenario building.
• Reporting & submissions.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Financial & Business Performance

a. Business / Financial KPIs

• Data compilation and modelling for P&L / Rolling Forecast scenarios.
• KPI performance tracking, trend analysis, business cases, ROI, etc

b. Trade Spend

• Tracking SAN (Scheme Approval Notes) and ensuring adherence to new WOW.
• Creating consolidated & structured data for analytics and insights.
• Performing analytics / data modelling as agreed with RFM & RH.

2. Business Partnering

• Supporting commercial teams with SAN preparation
• Creating informative dashboards
• Providing structured data for R&O
• Base working for proposals and impact assessment
• Supporting rolling forecast submissions
• Creating structured data for RF limits
• Tracking and driving collection of statutory forms
• Preparation of cost cards
• Securing required approvals (Policy & DOA)
• Tracking collections and initiating communication

3. Internal Control, Policies & Compliance

• Working closely with COE team for timely month-end closing and reporting
• Balance sheet schedule review with COE and closure of reconciliation items
• Adherence to policies and internal controls (KYC, DD, etc.)
• Asset verification and internal control self-assessment
• Supporting RFM on tax and legal matters

4. People & Self Development

• Providing education and training across the region on tools, processes and controls
• Developing analytical skills and impactful communication

INTERACTIONS

Internal:

Commercial Team, Operations Team, Pricing, RGM, COE, Audit, E&C,Legal

External:

Customers / Distributors / Bonders / Wholesalers, Vendors, Auditors, Tax Advisors, Consultants, Government Authorities

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accuracy in books and reports
• Region performance against KPIs
• Internal control and statutory compliance at zone level
• Team's understanding of KPIs, compliances and controls

PROFILE DETAILS

Qualification:

CA

Experience:

Essential / Must-have:

• 1–2 years of work experience, preferably in commercial finance in a multinational FMCG
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication & presentation skills

Desirable / Good-to-have:

Prior experience in the Alcobev industry

COMPETENCIES

Functional Competencies

Essential:

• Understanding of accounting standards and tax rules.
• Reporting & analysis.
• Financial accounting & consolidation.
• Risk management & internal control.
• Processes & information systems.

Desirable:

• Tax management.

Leadership Competencies

Essential:

• Bold and agile
• Open & authentic
• Growth mindset
• Consumer-centric

Desirable:

• Ability to grow diverse teams
• Deliver through collaboration

Skills Required
Analytics data modelling, Creating informative dashboards, Data compilation and modelling, Financial accounting consolidation, KPI performance tracking, Risk management internal control, Understanding of accounting standards and tax rules