Head of Brand Finance

COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ 
 ACCOUNTABILITIES Accountability Area Primary Duties / Responsibilities Brand Finance, P&L and Profit Management ·       Act as a key finance business partner to Marketing and Commercial teams across all Brands in GEMs markets. ·       Lead Holistic Brand performance review covering Financial and Non Financial KPIs, identifying performance gaps and driving corrective actions. ·       Provide financial leadership for portfolio innovation, Pre-Post New Product Development Tracking, brand investment and geographic expansion initiatives. ·       Perform trend, mix, pricing, trade and margin analysis to support holistic margin management and profitable growth. ·       Set up, track and challenge Marketing investments including spend effectiveness and return on investment. ·       Develop 3 Year Strategic Plans in partnership with Global Brand Teams for Global Platforms Strategic Enablement and Continuous Improvement ·       Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and improve finance and commercial processes while protecting data quality, governance and business value. ·       Advance the use of digital, automation and AI-enabled analytics to improve scenario planning, insight generation and decision speed. KEY RELATIONSHIPS ·       Reports directly to the Finance Director, GEMs. ·       Partners and interacts with Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, Global Brand Teams, GEMs Finance QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ·       Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required. ·       Approximately 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, Brand Finance with leading FMCG/Consumer companies. ·       Strong experience working with large volumes of data and translating analysis into practical business recommendations. ·       Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP/BW and AI experience preferred. ·       Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. ·       Business-minded, curious and willing to learn; demonstrates an enquiring mindset and the courage to challenge the status quo. ·       Experience operating across Indian market dynamics and multi-country regional businesses is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Analytical Thinking – Thinks and plans logically, evaluates issues thoroughly, probes problems in depth and identifies subtle but important causes and considerations. Strategic Thinking – Sees the big picture, creates longer-range perspectives, connects financial choices to competitive advantage and helps translate strategy into execution. Business Partnership and Influence – Uses insight, consulting, influencing and persuading skills to build alignment, challenge constructively and move stakeholders from analysis to action. Communication – Expresses ideas clearly, concisely and effectively; listens and responds appropriately; creates an environment in which information flows freely in all organizational directions. Teamwork – Works effectively across formal and informal organizational boundaries, uses cross-functional resources for optimal solutions and promotes strong teamwork. Technical Skills– Possesses and applies technical knowledge of FP&A, P&L management, brand finance, pricing, mix, margin management and Finance processes to positively impact business results. Project