Head of Brand Finance

Job description

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 Management and Change Leadership

• Achieves results through efficient planning, cross-functional support and timely execution; anticipates resistance, manages risk and leads through change with diplomacy.

Integrity and Character

• Engenders trust at all levels and demonstrates unquestionable integrity.

Digital and Data Fluency

• Uses advanced analytics, automation and emerging digital tools appropriately to improve insight quality, efficiency and decision-making speed.

ROLE SCOPE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The role is based in India and supports the GEMs regional business, with regular interaction across markets and functions.
• The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on analysis, planning, performance management and stakeholder engagement. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.