Overview

About the company:

A well-established global leader in color and effect pigments for decades, this company holds a significant share of India’s pigment market. With a workforce of over 1500 employees, expansive operations, and an impressive turnover nearing – 2000 Crore, it is a key player in the industry.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

– Assist in the Annual Business Planning process and support various department heads in creating growth plans.

– Analyze cash flow, revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures for budgeting and forecasting. Ensure budgets are communicated across all departments.

– Contribute to financial due diligence for M&A/partnership initiatives and help analyze strategic projects or capital expenditure proposals.

– Work with the Market Intelligence team to understand market trends and help build business plans through projections and analysis.

Financial Analysis:

– Collect and analyze business performance data from different teams.

– Prepare business performance reports and review them with relevant stakeholders.

– Assist in reviewing financials for all locations and subsidiaries, providing insights and warnings where needed.

– Review inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) cost accounting and ensure compliance with established controls.

– Assist in closing books by identifying financial gaps and helping to implement corrective measures.

– Help design templates for costing and collaborate with department heads on cost reviews.

Pricing:

– Work with the Product & Portfolio management team to review product pricing and ensure profitability.

– Assist in implementing governance measures for pricing control, ensuring proper audits and processes.

– Support the monitoring and control of inter-company transfer pricing with subsidiaries, conducting quarterly reviews.

Financial Risk Management:

– Help ensure financial risks are managed across business units by implementing governance mechanisms.

– Assist with external audits by providing necessary information.

– Review budget variances and suggest corrective measures where needed.

Continuous Improvement:

– Review Financial Planning & Analysis processes periodically, identifying areas for improvement and automation to reduce cycle time and improve reporting