Business Analyst

Documentation and Reporting:

• Consolidate data such as profile and loss (Variable & Fixed Cost) related to each production, analyze, deviation against budget and present inferences/ key highlights, on MIS; track status of actions, prioritize and follow-through for closure and report status.
• Prepare monthly performance report, risk presentation, sales and operation reports and track R&D NPD activities with business team.
• Be instrumental in support for annual budget preparation activities and track progress throughout the year.
• Track sales & contribution number for each product on monthly basis against budget and report to business for upside/ downside variance
• Keep a track of record related to raw materials, ensure timely business approvals
• Ensure the overall schedule of volume ordered for raw materials is in line with consumption plan from operation team and ensure efficient tracking of total RM plan. Flag deviation to business and ensure corrective action is communicated to respective stakeholder.
• Accurately record and maintain MoM (Minutes of Meetings) for meetings/ discussions undertaken on behalf of business.
• Follow-through with concerned people or agencies, seek update on MoM (Minutes of Meetings) for meetings or tasks assigned and report status to SBU Head; seek inputs and communicate and follow-through for deployment of instructions for completion as per timelines.
• Research on business issues, provide updates on macro and industry trends; ensure quantitative and qualitative analysis of data, with recommendations (related to business case) for decision-making.

Project facilitation:

• Validate project proposals (content and commercial) and ensure required technical documentation in all aspects.
• Monitor & report progress on project activities, escalate issues impacting roadmap to right personnel and follow-through for timely resolution.
• Act as SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for Budgeting, monitor budget spends, and seek clarification on deviations/ delays with required evidence.

Business planning, monitoring, and coordination:

• Act as a focal point of contact to provide relevant information with due confidentiality & sensitivity to concerned people, department and/ or agencies.
• Liaise with business associates, external agencies, and business partners to sustain ongoing business relations.
• Establish mechanism to effectively track and monitor status of projects/ initiatives undertaken by the business.
• Understand and identify business management processes and recommend actions for simplifying for smooth flow of information and enhanced tracking mechanism.
• To assist SBU Head/ across functions/ locations; coordinate for deployment as per standards and follow-through to achieve desired outcomes.