Financial Analyst Job in Gurgaon at Bacardi

Bacardi is hiring for the role of Financial Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Performance Measurement & Reporting: 
• Leading material cost financial reporting activities, including Monthly/Quarterly/Annual closure of books
• Leading overhead cost financial reporting activities, including Monthly/Quarterly/Annual closure of books
• Monthly review of working capital, close monitoring of slow-moving stocks, and ensuring adequacy of Inventory provisions as per policy.
• Forecasting and highlighting risks & opportunities of manufacturing & distribution cost
• Leading and delivering the budgeting activities for manufacturing & distribution costs for AMEA markets
• Value Engineering Projects:
• Driving value engineering initiatives in India with the objective of delivering flat cost year-on-year
• Tracking value engineering projects (target vs projects identified vs actual savings realized)
• Providing saving opportunities based on data analysis & benchmarking and aligning way forward to reduce cost with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Validate stock ordering plan for optimal utilization of cash.
• Compliance & Controls: 
• Validate manufacturing cost posting in correct cost buckets.
• Sample checking to ensure proper approvals are in place for any expense paid beyond contract limits.
• Ensure inventory controls across plants and depots to have optimal utilization of working capital

Requirements:

• Min 3 years of experience in financial reporting and performance management preferably across manufacturing organizations
• CA/ICWA/MBA Finance is required
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, strong commercial acumen 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business partnering skills; ability to influence market stakeholders and build trust with key stakeholders
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment 
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial model building
• Experience working with SAP and BI is desirable.