Associate Manager - Finance

Overview

• Trend analysis, Supporting Annual Operating Plan & Quarterly Business Plans for FP&A - G&A cost

• Periodic Operations Communications Reviews & COC Analysis for BU & MU Cost Centers

• Periodic Early Read/ Close/ Forecasting with Variance Analysis/ Presentation to Business Stakeholders

• Reporting and Ad-hoc Management

Responsibilities

• Manage Sector G&A Cost

• Review the performance of G&A cost centers, bring new insights and identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve financial performance

• Periodic Forecasts, Actuals, Quarterly Business Plans and Annual Plans directly to leadership teams

• Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance

• Data collection to support decision making by Supply Chain, Retail and Foodservice Finance teams

• Other adhoc data and report requests; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects as requested

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data in line with agreed SLA

• Engage with senior stakeholders within the team twice per week to seek business performance updates

• Drive Process improvements for simplification and standardization of reports.

• Understanding of multiple processes such as FP&A, Commercial Finance, Rev Management, Supply Chain, Opex Management, A&M Budgeting in order to assist team on day-to-day issues

• Support where required summaries for the business on key business metrics

• Create an inclusive and collaborative environment

• Share best practices from other HBS teams to elevate the service levels of the Finance team in ICC

Qualifications

• Experience managing a P&L

• 6-7 years of experience in finance, planning and/or accounting

• MBA preferred

• Experience in financial systems & programs (BOBJ, SAP, Mosaic & Cockpit, Excel)

• Able to work independently and takes initiative

• Detail-oriented; organized in approach in document maintenance

• Strong leadership skills and capabilities

• Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience

• Exceptional communication skills.

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