Supply Chain Finance Business Partner

Overview

Supply Chain Finance Business Partner supporting brand financial planning, analysis and regional performance management for a Mumbai-based role.

What you'll do

• Drive brand strategic planning, annual budgeting and the monthly estimate process.
• Review and perform productivity, COGS, category mix, A&P analysis and other key performance metrics to maximize affiliate performance.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations for improvements to the Regional management team.
• Consolidate overall brand results, ensure compliance with financial policies and coordinate across regional Brand/SVIP Finance/APAC office and Affiliate management teams.
• Support execution of business plans to deliver regional goals, such as new brand launches or new channels.
• Collaborate with marketing, demand planning and supply chain planning at regional and affiliate levels, particularly to validate sales assumptions and reconcile forecasts.
• Analyze saleable and promotional inventory levels at trade and in the regional hub.
• Interface with regional Brand/SVIP Finance/APAC/Affiliate Management to ensure effective communication and facilitate the planning and control process.
• Prepare business presentations when necessary.
• Provide independent evaluation of brand financial forecasts and assess financial risks or opportunities.
• Manage relationships with the cluster accounting team, SVIP Finance and the regional finance team.
• Lead projects in one or more areas: improving regional financial discipline, cost saving initiatives, total consolidation/coordination across affiliates, productivity and systems, and implementation of management accounting processes.
• Focus on strategic priorities critical to the business, such as FS stores, Online, Omni-channel, Digital and Creative.

What you'll need

• University degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in finance, preferably in sales affiliate or retail industry.
• Hands-on experience in SAP and knowledge of CPM.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to coach and support SAP knowledge to stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to operate well in a fast-moving and ambiguous environment and work independently in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong business acumen.
• Proven track record as a finance business partner to Senior Management Team.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, demand planning and supply chain.
• Good understanding of the annual budget and estimate processes.
• Excellent analytical skills, accuracy and solution-based thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle or OneStream Corporate Performance Management systems (CPM) and Microsoft Business Intelligence.

Nice to have

• CPA or CIMA certification.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.