Finance Controller

The local Finance Controller plays a pivotal role in formulating and executing Brand P&Ls sustable growth and Brand Marketing Expenses and other promotional investments strategies on Russian market.

This position reports into Head of Finance and is based at Moscow, Russia.

What You Will Do

Finance Controller represents and manages the business' financial position including the areas of Value/Volume Net Trade Sales, GP and brand profitability management. At this level, the position has a direct contribution to the development of business and/or functional strategies and, responsibility for managing 1 direct reports. Besides impact on Russian market the role efficiently contributes into RAMET/EMEA with accountability for development of local brand / portfolio management strategy and specific initiatives or implementations.

The employee is responsible for key activities such as analyzing trends,identifying growth opportunities and risk ares to be mitigated, and implementing BME tactics to maximize revenue and brand contribution profitability. This role operates based on local insights, in strong cooperation with Marketing, CBI and Plan while adhering to regional guidelines and leveraging appropriate tools, data and cross-functional capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. BU/Brand PL:
   • Lead BU planning cycle in key financial submissions and co-partner business strategic planning
   • Run variance analysis and provide business with insights and recommendations
   • Executite scenario modelling. Drive R&O management to unlock opportunities and hedge risks
2. BME, Professional Marketing and MCR Promotions:
   • Co-partner Marketing to establish investment strategies to increase comepetitiveness, while enhanceing profitability
   • Analyze performance, develop data-driven recommendations and guidelines for promotional investments, and monitor adherence
3. Portfolio:
   • Contribute to initiatives for portfolio management to maximize product mix efficiency and ensure compliance with Market Share Value/Volume growth
   • Contribute to NPI pre-/post-launch analysis and ensure timely execution of discontinuations, if applicable
   • Pa-take in business cases on operational/ investment model revision, if required
4. S&OP:
   • Collaborate on Rolling Forecast build up, bridge financial foreast vs Supply Chain forecasy with R&O
   • Delive Financial Reconciliation
   • Provide strategic consultancy for business leaders in NTS and GP
5. Cross-functional Collaboration:
   • Foster close alignment with local teams (Marketing, CBI, Supply Chain and Finance) to achieve revenue and profitability targets and support market-driven initiatives
   • Provide ad-hoc support on related matters to other functions to help them meet and exceed their budgeted revenue targets and continually improve margins
6. People Management
   • Managing 1 direct report (Sr Finance Analyst), providing feedback & coaching sessions
   • Act as the impact player within Bu Finance and entire organization
   • Provide training/coaching on relevant tools & methodology to respective stakeholders within the organization
7. Support for Data Exchange:
   • Ensure efficient exchange of marketing, business and financial data to facilitate seamless and effective analytics
   • Own and oversee refreshes of planning models/ tools RGM Tools for a financial/ business cycle
8. Performance Monitoring:
   • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of growth strategies
   • Provide regular performance reports and insights to the Local ELT
   • Be the main holder of the RGM scorecard and ensure timely updates and comments

What We Are Looking For

Desired Qualifications:

1. Outside-in focus. Knowledge of the local market/trade environment required
2. Owners’ mindset. Proven track record of developing and implementing brand/ customers strategy, managing Pricing, Promotion, Assortment and Trade investments, experience in managing optimization / restructuring and business cases.
3. Analytical Skills: ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed decisions.
4. Executive Presence: ability to summarize the outcomes and provide recommendations in a crisp manner with high level of visualization
5. Strategic Thinking:
   • Ability to develop and implement effective growth strategies. Capabilities in change management
   • Creative problem-solving skills to identify and address growth challenges.
6. Communication Skills:
   • Good interpersonal skills, especially influencing skills
   • Strong change management capabilities are a plus
   • Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
7. Leadership and Collaboration:
   • Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate cross-functional teams
   • Result-oriented with proven track record for delivering sustainable results
   • Effective collaboration skills to work with various departments and stakeholders
   • Decision making and personal accountability for performance and development

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or a related analytical field
2. 5+ years of business experience in analytical role within FMCG or Pharma industry
3. 2+ years of People Management experience
4. Experience in Business Partnering in previous roles is the must
5. Exposure to SOX environment of internal controls is required
6. Certification (CIMA, CMA, ACCA) is an advantage
7. Technical Skills:
   • Highly proficient using (financial) analysis tools such as MS Office, ERP, PowerBI/Tableau
   • Fluent in local language & business English
   • Knowledge of IQVIA, AlphaRM, MDLP, Nielsen systems a plus