Associate Manager- FP&A

Job description

Overview The purpose of this role is to lead and support end-to-end Innovation Finance activities for the ANZ business, including forecasting, reporting, planning, performance management, and governance across innovation portfolios. The role partners closely with Brand, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights, ensure accurate submissions for IBP and AOP cycles, and enable effective decision-making through timely reporting and analytics. Additionally, the role drives process standardization, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across innovation finance operations and reporting platforms. Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end Innovation Finance activities including Innovation P&Ls for Refresh and NZ portfolios • Prepare and deliver monthly reporting feeds into IBP, including Brand Waterfall reporting for AU and NZ markets • Support monthly Operations meetings through preparation of YTD performance reporting and analytics • Prepare and coordinate monthly performance review meetings with Brand teams across ANZ markets • Support Innovation scorecards, KPI tracking, and IBP reporting updates • Lead Innovation Forecast preparation, consolidation, and submission activities • Drive Innovation Top-Down forecasting processes and alignment with business assumptions • Create and maintain NPDs in Mosaic ensuring data accuracy and reporting integrity • Prepare financial tables, variance analysis, and commentary for Monthly Profit Meetings covering Brand and Innovation performance • Review brand contribution analysis and brand allocation processes within Mosaic • Support transition and stabilization activities for Cockpit 2.0 and fit-for-purpose reporting enhancements • Manage and support Reframe Innovation tracking requirements for IBP forums • Coordinate and execute Brand Reallocation processes and validations • Prepare and submit Innovation actuals into Sector reporting processes • Support project preparation activities and upload documentation for R&D teams on Azure platforms • Own product mapping governance and ensure accuracy across reporting systems • Prepare A27 reporting packs and related financial commentary • Support AOP Tier 1 and Tier 2 submissions at Brand level • Prepare and submit Brand P&Ls and Actuals reporting • Lead AOP Brand P&L preparation and submission activities • Manage end-to-end Innovation AOP preparation and submission processes • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Brand, R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Sector Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, standardization, and reporting simplification across Innovation Finance activities Qualifications • 6-7 years of experience in finance and planning • CA/CMA preferred • FMCG/Manufacturing industry experience preferred • Experience in financial analysis, data integrity maintenance and systems such as SAP, TM1/Mosaic, HFM • Tableau knowledge • Strong excel skills • Able to work independently and takes initiative • Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously • Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance • Ability to function well in a team environment • Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience • Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language