Executive Manager - Finance

Overview

Responsibilities

• Manage the Ingredients Finance and FP&A team.
• Review performance, identify risks, and provide insights to improve financial performance.
• Support forecasts, actuals, quarterly business plans, and annual plans for leadership teams.
• Prepare performance reports with commentary on variances and business performance.
• Conduct scenario analysis and provide data for decision-making.
• Handle ad hoc reporting requests and collaborate on cross-functional projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely reports and data submissions in line with agreed SLAs.
• Own PGCS COGS forecasts and coordinate alignment of forecasts and AOP costs across sectors.
• Drive simplification and standardization of reports and support process and technology improvements.
• Lead governance meetings and regular KPI and performance reviews.
• Participate in quarterly steering committee meetings covering strategic initiatives.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment and share best practices across finance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a P&L.
• At least 11 years of experience in finance, planning, and/or accounting.
• CA, CMA, or MBA qualification preferred.
• Experience with BOBJ, Essbase, Power BI, Excel, and SAP.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to document maintenance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience leading a team of up to 9 to 10 members.
• Stakeholder management across different geographies.