Assistant Manager FP&A

ROLE SUMMARY The Business Finance – FP&A (International Business) role acts as thefinancial partnerto the International Business unit, supporting strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, MIS reporting, pricing support, and performance management across global markets. The role requires strong analytical skills, commercial finance understanding, multi-country exposure, and the ability to work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, FP&A, Treasury, Taxation, and Senior Leadership.1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Financial Planning & Analysis LeadAnnual Operating Plan (AOP) ,Budgeting ,Quarterly Outlook , andMonthly Forecastingfor International Business. PrepareP&L, Revenue, Gross Margin, OpexandCash Flowforecasts across markets. Analyse variances (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) and highlight key business drivers. Consolidate market-level financials (ASEAN, MEA, LATAM, RCIS etc.) into regional dashboards and management packs.B. Business Partnering & Commercial Finance Work closely withCountry Heads, Sales Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Operationsto support business decisions. Evaluatenew product launches, pricing proposals, distributor margins , andtrade schemes . Conductscenario modelling , profitability analysis, andROI assessmentfor commercial initiatives. Provide financial inputs formarket expansion , new distributors, and strategic partnerships.C. Management Reporting (MIS) Prepare monthlyBusiness Review decks(MRM/Ex Comm/BRM), Executive/CEO dashboards, region-wise performance scorecards. TrackSales, Gross Contribution, Net Contribution , Opex, and throughput. MonitorSKU-wise, country-wise, cluster-wise performanceand highlight risks & opportunities. Maintainaccurate and timely MISaligned with corporate reporting timelines.D. Pricing, Margin & Trade Terms Governance Evaluate pricing proposals and ensure alignment toglobal pricing strategy . Analysemargin structures , landed cost, freight impact, distributor discounts, and commercial terms. Ensure compliance with internal pricing approval SOPs. Monitor impact ofcurrency fluctuations , SAP price changes, and regulatory requirements on profitability.E. Demand Planning & Supply Chain Finance Support Support demand planning throughsales run-rate analysis , forecast accuracy review, and SKU mix analysis. Review inventory levels, ageing, slow-moving stock, andpropose liquidation strategies . Analyse OTIF (On-Time In-Full), supply chain inefficiencies, and cost-to-serve.F. Governance, Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and group financial policies. Monitor distributor agreements, credit terms, and financial covenants. Support external and internal audits related to International Business. Strengthen governance on rebates, discounts, credit notes, and trade spending.G. Strategic Projects Support transformation initiatives: Digitisation & BI Dashboards (Power BI/Tableau/Replit dashboards) Margin improvement programs Route-to-market optimisation Working capital improvement & cash cycle optimization2. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Technical Skills Strong command overFP&A, P&L management , financial modelling, pricing. Expert inExcel, PowerPoint , financial modelling, and MIS automation. Working knowledge ofSAP / Oracle / Power BI / Tableau / Advanced Excel . Understanding ofinternational taxation concepts , forex impact, transfer pricing (preferred). Solid understanding of supply chain cost structures (freight, duties, logistics charges).Behavioural Competencies Strong business partnering & stakeholder management. Analytical thinking with problem-solving ability. Ability to present insights to senior leadership. High ownership, speed, and accuracy. Ability to work inmulti-country, multi-time-zone environments .3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 3–6 yearsof experience inBusiness Finance / FP&A / Commercial Finance . International business exposure (Asia, LATAM, MEA, RCIS) strongly preferred. Experience inPharma, FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, or Manufacturing . Experience working with distributors and export markets is preferred.4. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CA / MBA Finance . Strong academic and financial fundamentals. Additional certifications in analytics/BI tools are an advantage.

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