Diageo India - Financial Planning & Research Analyst - CA/ICWA

Position Name: FP&R Analyst

Location: Bangalore, India

Qualification : MBA Finance, CA, ICWA

Experience : 5-9 years post qualification experience

The purpose of the role is to support the organization's financial aspirations including driving revenue enhancing and cost optimizing strategies and investment optimization

Areas of Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Forecasting :

- Responsible for supporting finance decisions with in-depth analysis of monthly results and analysis of any significant variances from the planned outcomes to management on a timely manner

- Support the annual operational planning process and the long term forecasting process

- Conduct financial analysis of revenue enhancing and cost optimizing strategies

- Responsible for supporting other ad -hoc projects/new business initiatives

- Ensure compliance to pricing standards

- Leverage leading global practices to implement efficient & consistent systems

Financial Analysis and Reporting :

- Responsible for developing financial models and analysing data to support strategic initiatives

- Analyse financial information and reports and provide insights to enable accurate and timely financial recommendations to management

- Support the team in conducting monthly reviews and business performance calls

- Analyse and present financial and business forecasting reports to the senior management for enabling decision making

- Analyse business policies, monitor core financial and business related aspects and report findings with corrective measures to the senior management

- Responsible for preparing profitability statements, monthly operating expenses sheet and enabling pricing decisions

Governance and Compliance :

- Drive the creation and implementation of effective governance, compliance and risk management frameworks across Diageo to drive holistic performance and maintain reputation

- Ensure pro-active input into preventative actions to address key business risks

- 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 Diageo

Knowledge and Skills:

- Possess a flair for numbers, an ability to think big-picture and long

- 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

- Familiarity with technology and tools

- Excellent analytical, written & verbal communication skills

Best Suited for someone who:

- High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment

- Ability to influence key stakeholders.

- Ability to manage their time and prioritise effectively

- Ability to analyse complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement