Principal Analyst - FP&A

AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The center leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

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Job Description

Job Title : Principal Analyst – FP&A

Location : Bengaluru

Reporting to : Manager– FP&A

Purpose of the role

As a Finance Planning and Analytics professional, you will be responsible for providing financial analysis, modelling, forecasting, and planning support to the company's finance and business teams. You will work closely with various stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations that enable strategic decision-making and financial planning.

Key tasks & accountabilities

Financial Analysis : Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modelling

Financial Planning and Forecasting : Develop financial plans and forecasts that align with the company's strategic goals, including revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and cash flow

Budgeting : Develop and maintain the annual budget process, ensuring that budgets are aligned with the company's goals and objectives

Reporting and Communication : Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management and other stakeholders, including financial performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and other relevant metrics

Business Partnership : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure alignment of financial plans with business strategies

Process Improvement : Identify areas for process improvement and work with stakeholders to develop and implement solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

B. Com, M. Com or MBA degree in finance or Qualified CA or CMA.

4+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning, or related roles, Budgeting & Forecasting (Cash Flow, Volume), P&L Variance Analysis, Competitive Analysis.

Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations.

Proficiency is in Microsoft office suits like Excel, PowerPoint.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial data to key stakeholders.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Experience with enterprise-level financial planning and analytics tools such as Anaplan is a plus.

Experience in handling large data sets.

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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