Open Secret - Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - CPA/CFA

About Open Secret:

Open Secret is a brand with a vision to make every Indian family eat better. Powered by a strong operating team of strategists and marketers from Harvard Business School, IIM, and IIT with 40+ years of collective FMCG experience and backed by the strongest set of mentors. Open Secret began as a challenger F&B brand offering a range of unjunked snacks from no-maida cookies to unjunked chocolates and a better-for-you bhujia. In 2021, Open Secret expanded its focus to become a one-stop platform for all things unjunked to cater to the consumer desire for 'better-for-you' food and beverage options across the day. Working closely with nutritionists and food experts.

About the Founder & CEO:

Ahana Gautam is an experienced operator with a passion to build and grow the biggest consumer brands in India. She has a B.Tech from IIT Bombay and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She started her career at P&G where she worked across multiple functions - supply chain, finance and marketing. Ahana grew her passion for food brands at General Mills in the US where she launched natural and organic products.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Analyze financial performance and variances to provide insights and recommendations.

- Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to senior management, including monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.

Budget Management:

- Assist in the creation and monitoring of budgets. Analyze discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial performance and provide explanations and solutions.

Data Analysis:

- Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data from various sources. Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Strategic Support:

- Partner with business units to understand financial implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives. Provide financial insights to support decision-making processes.

Process Improvement:

- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Ad Hoc Projects:

- Conduct special financial analyses and support ad hoc projects as required by management.

Qualifications:

1. CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

2. 1-2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a similar role.

3. Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.

4. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential.