General Manager - Finance Business Partner - CA

About Company:

The company operates in the food and beverage industry, specializing in the production and distribution of a diverse range of authentic packaged foods.

Job Description:

The Finance Business Partner will play a strategic role in driving financial performance by providing key insights through FP&A, costing, and pricing analysis. The role will support business performance management, ensuring financial targets are met while identifying growth opportunities. The role involves stakeholder management across functions, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights and reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Business Unit:

- Collaborate with business units to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans

- Provide detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

- Track financial performance against key business objectives, including variance analysis

- Work with Finance COEs to establish robust frameworks for overall financial planning and analysis.

Costing & Pricing:

- Conduct detailed cost analysis and monitor variances

- Recommend cost optimization strategies

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop pricing models

- Ensure competitive pricing while maintaining healthy margins

Business Performance Management:

- Partner with departmental heads to align financial goals with business strategies

- Deliver data-driven recommendations to optimize operational performance and profitability

- Participate in strategic projects as required.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Present financial results, insights, and recommendations to senior management

- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial priorities and resource allocation

Insights, Reporting & Financial Modelling:

- Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs

- Provide regular updates on financial health, trends, and projections

- Develop financial models and conduct feasibility analysis

- Assess viability, risks, and ROI of new business initiatives to support strategic decision-making.

Educational Qualifications Required:

- CA with 6-10 years of exp of which candidate should have at least 2-4 yrs of exp in handling business partnering.

- Must have overall experience in a manufacturing company/FMCG company.

- Hands on experience with commercial and business finance.

Key Skills & Core Competencies:

- Knowledge of all areas of financial management

- Contract Management Skills.

- Financial & Business Acumen.

- Analytics & Business Intelligence.

- Proficient with MS Office Tools