Job Description
Location: Head Office, Mumbai
The role incumbent is responsible for supporting delivery of key Financial Planning and Analysis goals including Annual Operating Plan, Sales and P&L reporting, Budget vs. Actuals variance analysis, Brand profitability analysis and External Benchmarking. The role-holder will be responsible for collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to enable timely achievement of these deliverables while also providing information to top management (local and global) for decision-making.
Areas of Responsibility
• Management Reporting and Analysis :
• Local reporting (Monthly)
• Analysis of budget vs. actual performance for Sales, Brand Marketing spends, Selling/ General Admin spends
• Sales/ P&L analysis, Channel sales tracking, Price/Volume growth analysis, Brand mix analysis, Risks/ Opportunities tracking
• Global Reporting (Monthly)
• Reporting for Global Finance such as Gross Sales tracking, Channel sales tracking, Latest Estimate submission
• Analysis
• Investment effectiveness analysis for Brand Marketing spends, GTM Investments
• Brand Profitability Analysis (Actual vs. Plan) and New Product margin analysis
• Deep-dive analysis of Selling/ General Admin spends
• Business Planning
• Cross-functional collaboration to support business planning for all P&L lines (From Sales to Operating Income) including trend analysis for Product COGS, Channel sales realization and Cost Centre level budgeting for key spends
• Custodian of Consolidated Business Plan in Planning System
• External Benchmarking
• Quarterly newsletter providing updates on Competitors, Channel, Consumer activity
• Analysis of Competitor Financials
• Driving closure of aligned action plans based on External benchmarking insights
• Personal Capability Development
• Responsible and committed for individual training and development plan
• Collaborate on Finance for Non-Finance training agenda
Dimension
($, Units, Employees)
Market
India
Annual Sales/ Operating Income
Determined by the market handled- Total Hershey India business
Key KPIs:
• Timely, accurate and high-quality management information reports
• Value-add analysis to drive improved profits, higher sales and adopt industry best practices
• Smooth collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver organization goals
Knowledge:
• Prior work experience in Financial Planning and Budgeting, Brand Profitability analysis, Finance Business Partnering for Marketing/ Sales/ Supply Chain
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Working knowledge in accounting applications such as SAP
Skills
• Analytical mindset and an attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good learning agility to quickly grasp understanding of industry/ function/ role
• Bias for action with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple deliverables
• Ability to independently manage cross-functional stakeholders through establishing trust and credibility
Compentencies:
1. Team Approach
Initiates and fosters open dialogue across the organization; integrates individual, group, and organizational goals; collaborates with others to increase opportunities for success; focuses the team on ensuring, enhancing, and exceeding customer expectations; forms alliances and coalitions across functional areas; recognizes the interdependence of team members throughout the organization.
2. Customer Focused and Results Oriented
Understands issues from the customers' perspective; considers the impact of decisions, processes, services on the customer; demonstrates passion for providing excellent customer service; treats customers with respect and care and uses a variety of approaches to identify customer needs; conveys a sense of urgency to get things done; ensures that there are necessary resources available for resolution of escalated customer issues; monitors the quality resolution of customer issues.
3. Problem Solving
Detailed oriented; uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; effectively researches and probes all sources for answers; can see/recognize hidden problems and look beyond the obvious.
4.Learning
Learns from personal successes and failures and those of others and applies learning to new situations; learns quickly when facing new problems; versatile and experiments to try to find solutions; open to change; enjoys the challenge of an unfamiliar task.
5. Listening and Interpersonal Skills
Practices attentive and active listening and has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the views of others even when he/she personally disagrees; relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and across the internal organization and externally; builds rapport quickly; develops constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high-tension situations comfortably.
Education:
Chartered Accountant
Experience:
Preferably 2-4 years work experience in Financial Planning/ Business Finance
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, ****** orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center
The role incumbent is responsible for supporting delivery of key Financial Planning and Analysis goals including Annual Operating Plan, Sales and P&L reporting, Budget vs. Actuals variance analysis, Brand profitability analysis and External Benchmarking. The role-holder will be responsible for collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to enable timely achievement of these deliverables while also providing information to top management (local and global) for decision-making.
Areas of Responsibility
• Management Reporting and Analysis :
• Local reporting (Monthly)
• Analysis of budget vs. actual performance for Sales, Brand Marketing spends, Selling/ General Admin spends
• Sales/ P&L analysis, Channel sales tracking, Price/Volume growth analysis, Brand mix analysis, Risks/ Opportunities tracking
• Global Reporting (Monthly)
• Reporting for Global Finance such as Gross Sales tracking, Channel sales tracking, Latest Estimate submission
• Analysis
• Investment effectiveness analysis for Brand Marketing spends, GTM Investments
• Brand Profitability Analysis (Actual vs. Plan) and New Product margin analysis
• Deep-dive analysis of Selling/ General Admin spends
• Business Planning
• Cross-functional collaboration to support business planning for all P&L lines (From Sales to Operating Income) including trend analysis for Product COGS, Channel sales realization and Cost Centre level budgeting for key spends
• Custodian of Consolidated Business Plan in Planning System
• External Benchmarking
• Quarterly newsletter providing updates on Competitors, Channel, Consumer activity
• Analysis of Competitor Financials
• Driving closure of aligned action plans based on External benchmarking insights
• Personal Capability Development
• Responsible and committed for individual training and development plan
• Collaborate on Finance for Non-Finance training agenda
Dimension
($, Units, Employees)
Market
India
Annual Sales/ Operating Income
Determined by the market handled- Total Hershey India business
Key KPIs:
• Timely, accurate and high-quality management information reports
• Value-add analysis to drive improved profits, higher sales and adopt industry best practices
• Smooth collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver organization goals
Knowledge:
• Prior work experience in Financial Planning and Budgeting, Brand Profitability analysis, Finance Business Partnering for Marketing/ Sales/ Supply Chain
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Working knowledge in accounting applications such as SAP
Skills
• Analytical mindset and an attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good learning agility to quickly grasp understanding of industry/ function/ role
• Bias for action with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple deliverables
• Ability to independently manage cross-functional stakeholders through establishing trust and credibility
Compentencies:
1. Team Approach
Initiates and fosters open dialogue across the organization; integrates individual, group, and organizational goals; collaborates with others to increase opportunities for success; focuses the team on ensuring, enhancing, and exceeding customer expectations; forms alliances and coalitions across functional areas; recognizes the interdependence of team members throughout the organization.
2. Customer Focused and Results Oriented
Understands issues from the customers' perspective; considers the impact of decisions, processes, services on the customer; demonstrates passion for providing excellent customer service; treats customers with respect and care and uses a variety of approaches to identify customer needs; conveys a sense of urgency to get things done; ensures that there are necessary resources available for resolution of escalated customer issues; monitors the quality resolution of customer issues.
3. Problem Solving
Detailed oriented; uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; effectively researches and probes all sources for answers; can see/recognize hidden problems and look beyond the obvious.
4.Learning
Learns from personal successes and failures and those of others and applies learning to new situations; learns quickly when facing new problems; versatile and experiments to try to find solutions; open to change; enjoys the challenge of an unfamiliar task.
5. Listening and Interpersonal Skills
Practices attentive and active listening and has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the views of others even when he/she personally disagrees; relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and across the internal organization and externally; builds rapport quickly; develops constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high-tension situations comfortably.
Education:
Chartered Accountant
Experience:
Preferably 2-4 years work experience in Financial Planning/ Business Finance
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, ****** orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr Executive FPA position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
