Sr. Analyst Finance Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Full Time

Sr. Analyst Finance Balance Sheet, Cash Flow

• Cash Flow has now become an important parameter for monitoring the growth, performance and future prospect of any company / business. Managing the P&L does not give a true picture of the company’s long-term growth, if it is not supported by a strong delivery cash flow. And hence, like other MNC companies, in Mondelez, Cash Flow delivery is being monitored, tracked and discussed upon as rigorously as any other KPI.
• Since 2020, delivery of cash flow has a significant weight in region/business unit target and KPI. Targets for yearly cash flow delivery for the BU are set and driven by region and its related KPI such as DIOH, DSO, DPO are monitored as rigorously as Revenue, Gross Margins or Operating Income.
• This role would also be responsible for end-to-end Cash Flow governance for the AMEA region which would encompass through annual planning, quarterly forecasting, giving insights into cash and liquidity position across AMEA region, along with monthly reporting to leadership team across Region and Corporate.
• The incumbent is expected to closely partner with cross functional stakeholders (Treasury, Accounting and External Reporting, Commercial, etc.), deliver accurate cash flow projections, provide actionable insights into working capital, and support management decision-making to drive cash generation.

Key Accountabilities

Planning, forecasting, monitoring, reporting and analysis of various elements of Balance Sheet such as Debtors, Accounts Payables, Working Capital Management, Tax payments etc.

Support the financial planning and forecasting cycle for the Cash Flow done through annual budgets, quarterly LE’s (latest estimates) and in-quarter forecasts.

Identify and influence the key drivers for each of the elements of P&L, Balance Sheet to help drive the business and cash delivery. This would include:

• Partnering with business units (Procurement, Treasury, Supply Chain, etc.) to improve collections, payment terms, and cash conversion cycle.
• Tracking and analyzing receivables, payables, and inventory trends to optimize working capital.
• Developing sensitivity analyses and scenario planning for liquidity needs.
• Reporting to Corporate for AC, Replans, monthly / quarterly forecasts, yearly submissions, actuals, variance analysis and bridging the gap between actuals and forecasts
• Continuous monitoring of in-month movements, conceptualizing various models, levers, reports etc and agreeing on action plans against each for delivery
• Bring-in / Conceptualize and implement various forward-looking cash flow and improvement programs / initiatives across various functions for long-term delivery of cash-flow
• Identify the leaky buckets / areas, which can be tapped / closely monitored / closed out
• To be constantly aware and apprised of various business initiatives / projects / programs and flag off any concern areas well in advance to the leadership team – which might have an impact on Cash Flow

Performance Measures / KPIs

• High level of forecasting accuracy for different line items
• Being able to collate various inputs and influence business leaders to make the right decisions and choices
• Timely and accurate reporting, as and when needed

Personal Specifications

Knowledge

• 4-6 years of experience with extensive experience in the finance function of an MNC or consulting.
• Reporting and FP&A experience
• Understanding of the consumer goods industry / manufacturing and the inter-play within various functions.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Financials, and the way it flows into Cash flow
• Strong business understanding of how each process impacts cash flow

Technical / Work-based Skills

• Proficient analytical skills. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills
• Solid understanding of Profit and Loss, balance sheet management and cashflow analysis
• Prior experience, cash flow experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent number skills, ability to churn out numbers quickly]
• Working knowledge with high level of comfort of SAP.
• Knowledge of Power BI would be an added advantage.

General Skills / Attributes

• Effective leadership & team management skills
• Ability to Influence Business partners, internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Drive for excellence and self-motivation.
• Innovativeness with high problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and oral communication. Actively demonstrates the Mondelēz values and ways of working.
• Self-motivated, good conversational and influencing skills
• Drive to take on challenges and deliver on them
• Ability to handle high stake conversations independently
• Eye for detail without losing focus on the big picture

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Accounting & External Reporting

Finance