- Diageo India operates through its subsidiary United Spirits Limited, India's leading beverage alcohol company, with an outstanding portfolio of premium brands. In 2013-14, Diageo plc acquired a 54.8% shareholding in United Spirits making India one of its largest markets. - Founded in 1826, it is the largest Indian spirits company involved in the manufacture, sale and distribution of beverage alcohol, producing and selling around 120 mn cases of Scotch whisky, IMFL whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, gin and wine. Its portfolio of over 140 brands includes the much-loved McDowell's No.1, Royal Challenge, Signature, and Antiquity as well as Diageo's iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, VAT 69, Black & White, Smirnoff and Ciroc among others. - The company has 18 brands that sell more than a million cases each year, of which 4 brands each sell more than 10 million cases annually, generating total revenues of Rs.8353 in FY2015. The organization prides itself on innovative products that have made a mark on the world stage by regularly winning local and international accolades and awards. - Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company has a strong global footprint supported by a committed team of 5500+ employees dedicated to fulfilling the company's mission of becoming the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer goods company in India. The company has a strong distribution network and point of sale coverage and is represented in 81000 outlets across India. It has over 58 manufacturing facilities across 23 states and 3 union territories in India. - A major contributor to state excise revenues, it makes a valuable contribution of over Rs. 20,000 crores annually to the exchequer by way of excise, sales tax, octroi and other levies. - Diageo sincerely believes in being a good corporate citizen and is committed to creating a positive role for alcohol in society through its national Road to Safety programs. Diageo also improves the lives of people in the communities around its plants with particular emphasis on Empowering Women. Its flagship program, Project S-H-E delivers much-needed initiatives in water, health and education to lead the industry in demonstrating the highest standards of corporate citizenship. - The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 532432) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE: MCDOWELL-N). - Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Position Name : Commercial Cluster Business Partner Level : L5 - B Reports to : Regional Commercial Finance Head - North PURPOSE OF THE ROLE : - The purpose of the role is to support business and financial goals through financial performance management with the objective of meeting USL goals. TYPICAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS : Qualification : CA, ICWA Experience : 2 to 6 years post qualification experience Knowledge & skills : Best Suited for Someone : - Possess a flair for numbers, an ability to think big-pictre and long - Ability to communicate with and explain financial concepts to nonfinance 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 - High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment - Ability to influence key stakeholders. - Ability to manage their time and prioritize effectively - Ability to analyze complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement - Diageo India Highly Confidential AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY : 1. Business Partner : - Business partnering with Cluster Head and commercial team to drive profitable sales and net revenue management - Preparing Monthly Operational Reviews and driving collection and profitable sales mix - Advise in developing strategic business priorities/ goals including function-wise business plans in alignment with business plans for the organization as a whole - Provide sound financial analysis (including ad-hoc analytics) on performance of the various teams and propose action plans and alternatives (if required) to improve continuously - Advise and support leadership in defining standards and policies - Lead projects within the supporting functions, especially projects related to streamlining and/or improving processes and systems - Understanding excise policy and driving pricing decisions 2. Enhanced delivery of financial services : - Accounting of trade spend, local marketing spends and overheads - Monthly closing and reporting - Coordination of audits and resolution of queries - Responsible for leading budget planning of respective business partnered functions - Responsible for supporting the function heads on key decisions and matters impacting the financial performance of the function - Act as a trusted business advisor providing data-driven insights and challenge decision making from a finance perspective - Ensure enhanced financial performance vs. forecasts and better financial-commercial decision making - Engage with senior leadership for operating budgets and plans - Drive exceptional quality standards by focusing on enhanced delivery of business partnering services to the functions 3. Governance & Compliance : - Customer reconciliation and resolving disputes - Credit Risk Management in complex RTM through various initiatives - Credit Management and driving improvement in accounts receivable - Manage issues to mitigate impact and risk by early involvement - Guide resolution of issues and proactively create an environment where risk is avoided - Champion the embedding of a compliance culture within USL

Chandigarh

Diageo - Commercial Cluster Business Partner - Finance 

Diageo - Commercial Cluster Business Partner - Finance  ,Job Description for Diageo - Commercial Cluster Business Partner - Finance  in DIAGEO(United Spirits) in  Chandigarh for (2-6) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Diageo - Commercial Cluster Business Partner - Finance  in DIAGEO(United Spirits) in  Chandigarh for (2-6) years of experience. Apply Now!