Vice President - Finance - Marketing Vertical - Telecom

Head FC&A [Marketing Vertical]

(VP-Finance)

Objective :

Create and develop self-managing teams for financial planning, analysis and reporting through systems and structural setup. Partner Business Head from an FC&A perspective in the growth and profitability of the business

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES :

- Monitor and direct the implementation of business plans relating to Marketing. Prepare financial plan and business performance measurement metrics.

- Advice on financial and tax strategies in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.

- Manage the capital request and budgeting processes relating to Marketing.

- Periodically develop and present root cause analysis for performance variances.

- Approve CAPEX proposals from FP&A perspective relating to Marketing.

- Provide analytical and decision making support for business decisions with financial impact.

- Analyse and present new business proposals.

- With assistance from FC&A support groups, ensure compliances including audit, taxation, statutory compliances.

- Training, development and succession planning

Key Performance Indicators :

- EBITDA Margin

- Return on Average Capital Employed

- Tax Optimization

- Regulatory Compliances

- # of audit observations

- Performance on Working Capital Funding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :

Educational Qualifications :

Necessary : CA / ICWA, MBA from tier /2 institute

Desirable : CA / ICWA, MBA from reputed institute. Experience in handling finance function of large organization or bank.

The ideal candidate profile will have :

- More than 15 years post qualification experience, including at least last 5 years in leadership positions;

- Experience in handling launch activity.

Competencies / Key Attributes :

- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills

- Attention to detail, as well as critical-thinking, analytical and communication skills.

- Must balance competing priorities and demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision.

- Maintaining close co-ordination with various category heads.

Soft Skills :

- A natural leader who - Leads by example- and has the ability to influence, coach and mentor teams

- Strong commitment towards team building, partnerships, and collaborations

- Excellent communication skills and subject knowledge

- Excellent execution, organizing and people skills

- Leader with the ability to gain trust and respect of his juniors, peers, seniors and the market alike

- Ability to drive decisions under tough business conditions