Overview Job Overview: This position primarily supports three key agendas: Copack Finance, Productivity, and OCF - working capital. The role involves managing the financials of 17 copackers, developing financial strategies, and validating the costs of both existing and new copack operations. Additionally, it focuses on preparing productivity reports and overseeing high-priority productivity projects. Furthermore, the position plays a critical role in cash flow forecasting and monitoring key CCC working capital metrics. It is responsible for driving copack cost efficiency, enhancing operational performance, and providing financial analysis to support investment and capacity-related decisions. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Copack Role Develop long-term financial strategies for new copacking initiatives, including cost projections, ROI analysis, and financial feasibility assessments which is aligned with company’s 1-3-5 vision Support procurement team in contract negotiations to get the most efficient cost from copacker and build proposals for approval from senior management. Develop and prepare the Annual Operating Plan for copack operations, including all cost components and financial forecasts. Prepare and update monthly cost forecasts, analyzing variances and adjusting forecasts as needed to reflect changes in operational conditions. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for copack operations, ensuring targets are met. Conduct monthly budget review meetings with senior management to discuss financial performance, budget variances, and corrective actions. Drive cost reduction efforts in copack operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures. Productivity Role Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly productivity reports, including comprehensive summaries of key metrics and performance indicators. Conduct monthly reviews with ex-com to update on actual productivity delivery and full year forecasts highlighting key productivity projects, their status, and any emerging trends or issues. Drive and manage high-priority projects with significant savings potential, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. Ensure all productivity reporting adhere to governance guidelines and reporting standards addressing any discrepancies or issues. Provide guidance and clarity to the team on productivity reporting criteria and standards, especially in cases of ambiguity or complex scenarios. Continuously review and enhance reporting processes and frameworks to improve accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. OCF-CCC Role Support FP&A team to prepare cash flow AOP and quarterly forecasts. Monitor and analyze key metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DII), and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) on a monthly basis and review the same with FP&A Head Leverage technology and financial tools to automate and streamline cash flow processes. Qualifications Qualifications: CA having minimum 6 years of experience. Experience in Plant and Manufacturing finance is plus. Excellent Business patterning and influencing skills. Excellent analytical skills, self-directed initiative, solid communication and, and proven ability to lead people and interact with cross-functional teams Solid verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence others Ability to identify business issues and generate solutions Results-oriented with ability to initiate and lead projects to completion Innovative thinker with a focus on continuous process improvement Strong Financial modelling, Excel and PowerPoint skills