Principal Analyst - FP&A

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AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The centre leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

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Job Title: Principal Analyst – FP&A

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Manager – FP&A

1) Purpose of the role

As a Commercial expert, primary role involves overseeing the entire Cognos Submission, Actuals, Accruals, Budgeting, and Forecasting process for the business. This includes managing the forecasting process throughout the year, ensuring data accuracy, and providing qualitative reporting to Business leaders. The role necessitates direct interaction with Business Unit Managers, requiring a deep understanding of the BUs commercial performance to present comprehensive results from Volume to EBITDA. The Commercial Expert plays a critical role in creating visibility on commercial performance, preventing financial surprises, and delivering regular and ad-hoc reports in adherence to Service Level Agreements and FPAC Business Calendar.

2) Key Tasks & Accountabilities

Month-End Closing Activities

• Execute comprehensive month-end closing tasks for the Business Unit, covering Cognos, Anaplan, and Accruals, ensuring accuracy in reporting and adherence to the Annual Planning Cycle.

Correction Validation and Reporting

• Identify and validate proposed corrections during month-end closing using Qlik-sense, Anaplan, and Cognos, making necessary adjustments to guarantee precise reporting and prevent financial surprises.

Data Analysis and Reporting Support

• Obtain relevant data for report preparation, analyse results, and collaborate with BU Managers to review findings.
• Support BU Managers by providing historical data and ensuring timely submission and closure of Volume/Financial numbers.

Process Improvement and Standardization

• Drive initiatives to standardize reporting, act as a problem solver for the team, and explore new ways of working to enhance efficiency in the month-end closing process.

LE and Budget Submission

• Ensure timely and complete submission of LE and Budget data to facilitate smooth MEC routines and support the Annual Planning Cycle.

Compliance and Documentation

• Monitor, ensure adherence, and maintain compliance with policies and procedures within the BU and AB InBev. Update documentation regularly based on process changes or calculation revisions, ensuring all work aligns with business needs and SLAs.

Team Coordination and Business Continuity

• Take a proactive role in team coordination by participating in meetings, standing in for the Manager during absence, and facilitating a backup system within the team.
• Supervise and update process documentation, ensuring business continuity and maintaining strong relationships with Global Capability Center (GCC) teams and relevant business teams, including monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

3) Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Level Of Educational Attainment Required

• Charted accountant or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Previous Work Experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience in controlling and financial reporting, emphasizing strong FP&A roles.

Technical Skills Required

• Demonstrate expertise in process and system improvements, with advanced skills in SAP, Qlik-sense, COGNOS, BW, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excel in handling large datasets and exhibit User Experience proficiency with Anaplan and a preference for Power-BI.
• Bring experience working in a multinational environment and within a process-oriented organizational structure.

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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