Associate Manager - Finance

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Job Description - -------------- **Overview** * Trend analysis, Supporting Annual Operating Plan \& Quarterly Business Plans for FP\&A - G\&A cost * Periodic Operations Communcations Reviews \& COC Analysis for BU \& MU Cost Centers * Periodic Early Read/ Close/ Forecasting with Variance Analysis/ Presentation to Business Stakeholders * Reporting and Ad-hoc Management **Responsibilities** * Manage Sector G\&A Cost * Review the performance of G\&A cost centers, bring new insights and identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve financial performance * Periodic Forecasts, Actuals, Quarterly Business Plans and Annual Plans directly to leadership teams * Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance * Data collection to support decision making by Supply Chain, Retail and Foodservice Finance teams * Other adhoc data and report requests Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects as requested * Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data in line with agreed SLA * Engage with senior stakeholders within the team twice per week to seek business performance updates * Drive Process improvements for simplification and standardization of reports. * Understanding of multiple processes such as FP\&A, Commercial Finance, Rev Management, Supply Chain, Opex Management, A\&M Budgeting in order to assist team on day-to-day issues * Support where required summaries for the business on key business metrics * Create an inclusive and collaborative environment * Share best practices from other HBS teams to elevate the service levels of the Finance team in ICC **Qualifications** * Experience managing a P\&L * 6-7 years of experience in finance, planning and/or accounting * MBA preferred * Experience in financial systems \& programs (BOBJ, SAP, Mosaic \& Cockpit, Excel) * Able to work independently and takes initiative * Detail-oriented organized in approach in document maintenance * Strong leadership skills and capabilities * Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience * Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language