Coromandel International - Deputy General Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA

About the role:

Be part of one of India's leading Agri-solutions organizations, publicly listed in 1964 and enriching the lives of nearly 3 million farmers across the entire agricultural value chain.

Join a high-performing organization with a turnover of 31,827 Crore in FY 2025 - 26.

Position Purpose:

• The role leads financial planning & analysis, providing a consolidated view of various businesses, locations and strategic initiatives.
• Key support in the strategic planning process and roll out of a long-term business plan for the company.
• Develop, communicate, analyse and enable execution of strategic initiatives.
• Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• Key support in the strategic planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting exercise for the company.
• Analyze key business drivers, industry and competition. Support in preparation of regular business risk assessments.
• Establish business intelligent reports & dashboards to streamline the financial and operational MIS across various businesses, locations, and initiatives.
• Prepare financial modelling and sensitivity analysis for strategic initiatives and new business opportunities.
• Support in development of Balance Score Card for the Corporate Function.
• Provide support for Board and Investor presentations.
• Evaluate investment committee proposals and summarise to senior management for decision making.
• Work closely with the group CSPD on their requirements.

Operational:

• Consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financials and reports, perform variance analysis and submit for management reviews within timelines.
• Analyse financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations.
• Support in developing analytical dashboards and CFO cockpit.
• Lead development of standardised templates for business reviews.
• Quarterly compilation, analysis and commentary on competition results.
• Facilitate compilation and approval of Balance Score Card (BSC) for the Corporate Function.
• Monitor and compile BSC performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Collate information for monthly BGMCs, minute and track actions.
• Support in monitoring the progress of Long Term Strategic (LTS) plan.
• Handle subsidiary related activities from planning to closing of annual books of accounts.
• Handle the queries of Corporate Strategic Planning Division (CSPD) and respond after evaluation.

Financial:

• Ensure quality, analytics and speed in strategic plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial matters.
• Closely work with the accounting team on compliance to accounting standards and guidelines.

Educational Qualification: CA

Experience: 10 - 12 years of professional experience with minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in planning & analysis, variable costing and corporate reporting.

Industry Preference:

Experience in the manufacturing sector having worked in a company with multi locational plants and large or complex distribution network.

Skills:

• Business acumen and understanding of macro and business drivers.
• Ability to strategize and translate strategies into executable actions.
• Deep analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of SAP system.
• Ability to extract from competitive strategies.

Competencies:

• Excellent team player.
• Influencing skills and ability to connect with various stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.