Deputy Manager/Business Finance (Finance & Accounts) - Mumbai

Job Description:

Job Purpose
The Business Finance person will be responsible for reviewing all business MIS, PNL, all
financial and critical data. He/she will share the insight and discuss with all stakeholders on cost
savings, growth.

Job Description
Key Tasks: Build an analytical and data driven business finance function and
support on the following tasks

 Set up forecasting model to help improve predictability to bring in financial discipline.
 Monthly / Quarterly numbers and PPT preparation for review for Leadership Team
 Build framework for annual operating plan and conduct periodic budget vs actual
variance analysis along with comments.
 Work closely with cross functional teams to resolve issues if any on P&L
 Guide the team on data analysis for any decision-making scenario, bringing out business
insights that are not visible in regular reviews.
 Proactive in reviewing financial information, identifying exceptions / and any
irregularities initiate action to rectify and follow up for logical closure.
 Establish ROI on investment and do monthly track and share inputs with Management.
 Participate in budget discussion and support scenario building / simulation modelling.
 Hands on experience in reporting.
 Analyzing Menu Mix, Sales, Cost, PNL.
 Driving Cost saving projects

Candidate Requirements:
Qualification
 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Commerce or a related
field, MBA is preferred.
 8+ years of experience in working in FP&A function or Business Finance preferably in
the QSR, FMCG industry.
Functional Skills
 Clear understanding of financial accounting and compliance
 In depth and practical knowledge of providing cost analysis, business case reviews and
investment analysis
 Strong knowledge of business budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
 Ability to evaluate new business initiatives and the development of business cases to
clearly articulate the benefits of identified opportunities or projects
 Proficient in MS Excel / Analytics tool / BI Visualization tool
 Insight generation and driving improvement
 Vendor performance analysis and vendor optimization decision support

 Tail end spend tracking and optimization strategy creation
 Working knowledge of D365 (Dynamics) and SAP is a plus
Personal Skills
 Proven team management and leadership skills
 Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
 Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment and managing competing deadlines
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills