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Manager - Cluster Finance Business Partner

AT Diageo
Diageo

Manager - Cluster Finance Business Partner

Indore, India

Knowledge & skills:
• Possess a flair for numbers, an ability to think big-picture
• Ability to communicate with and explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to be a team player, trouble-shooter and a consensus-builder
• Exposure to complex business environments
• Good analytical, written & verbal communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and SAP

• Chartered Accountant/MBA with 2-4 years of post qualification experience

Best Suited for Someone who
• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment
• Ability to influence key stakeholders.

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• Ability to manage their time and prioritize effectively
• Ability to analyse complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

A. Performance Delivery

1. Support, Partner and enable AOP delivery on Volume, NSV, OP Cash and Pricing
2. Strengthen the Finance O&R process. Build and drive Pre and Post M&E mindset for Trade Spend investments (BTL and TTL).

B. Productivity

1. Collect past c-forms, ensure process improvement, and reduce the timelines of recording the same

2. Active participation to unlock savings and ensure hygiene by dialing up Distributor ROI,

3. Reduction in W/Capital / Provisions unlock ( Overall Norms to be lowers in value than last 3 years average aged inventory)

C. Net Revenue Management

1. Trade Spend Management
2. Drive BTL claim process for the cluster & adopting new BTL Process, involving NRM planning
3. Developing Pre and Post M&E Culture on BTL and TTL Spends
4. Engaging with HO commercial team / cross function team and understanding of various RTM/ learning more formats for personal development & growth
5. Pricing optimization - Volume/ Value/ Margin Market Share pool / Benchmarking our Pricing with Industry players basis information available in public domain

D. Business Partnering

1. Independently developing financial analysis to drive the business insights. The role also requires the ability to concisely communicate these insights to key stakeholders to influence decision-making in a complex and delicate business environment.
2. Partner with CH/SH to drive business performance by providing financial/commercial expertise and insights while owning the delivery of the financial targets and an effective control environment.
3. Bring strong commercial insight and judgment to decision making
4. Investment optimization, including A&P measurement and evaluation
5. Support Cluster/region BPMs with market financials and decision-making.

6. Participate in pricing discussion and provide quality inputs

E. BAU Operations

1. Credit Management - Timely MIS Circulation for expected blocks, credit Block Release, Improve credit block review system and best utilization of resources, Credit Limit review
2. Collection Management - Driving Collection and reducing overdues by partnering with sales team, Improve AR ageing quality & achieve DSO Target through continuous monitoring

3. Debtor Estimates / forecast review basis actual Debtor reports to ensure no Risk in AR. Timely customer reconciliation and balance confirmations.

4. Support RTM Changes / Annual policy changes and ensure no sales loss due to system, support in Representation to State Govt, Excise Policy year Change Invoice checking and verification to ensure billing with approved /accurate rates.

5. Timely month end closing and sharing required MIS, monthly Overhead tracking

F. Compliance and Governance
1. Ensure compliance to Credit Policy, BTL Policy, TTL Policy, SOA and all commercial CARM controls
2. Risks identified through TB review are tracked and ensure review with RCFH

3. Any AML or legacy issues highlight with the legal consul and ensure get resolve.

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Client-provided location(s): Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Job ID: Diageo-JR1104323
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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