Manager I - FP&A

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The Manager, Finance Planning & Analysis GPS Inventory Analytics is responsible for the execution, governance and development of the Operations processes across BMS. Additionally, Manager I, FP&A GPS Inventory Analytics must collaborate with process stakeholders, and peer process owners to ensure effective and efficient process operations, and identification and leverage of cross-process synergies.

The successful candidate for this role will be someone who can bring best practices to the role and who is skilled at analysis, innovation and continuous improvement of processes.  Key accountabilities will include: Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes

Driving innovation and data-based improvement of key processes 

Creating an excellent internal and external customer experience  

Nurturing a culture of collaboration and high performance  

Accurately and candidly assess the performance of the areas they cover / impact 

Working closely with business and process leaders / owners to develop and communicate strategies, define improvement initiatives and analyze their needs and successes, and collect feedback / analytics to drive continuous improvement 

Creating a culture of financial discipline and operational excellence 

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience is required, preferably in an FP&A capacity in a manufacturing division with exposure to Supply Chain Management related activities. The position will be based in the BMS’s Hyderabad Location (expected 50% in-person) with minimal travel expected. 

Key Responsibilities and Major Duties:

FP&A activities   Performs FP&A Management Reporting activities for regional and senior management consumption

Supports the budget, forecasting and projections exercise by providing key analytics for inventory management

Provides effective analyses to clearly highlight key trends / variances and rationale

Prepares presentations for budget & projection reviews; updates forecast templates as needed

Prepares analysis of monthly actual variances vs. budget / projection in alignment with standard framework and templates

Executes special projects, ad-hoc analysis to ensure highly effective outcomes

Process standardization and improvement Support Director, FP&A Operations, who is responsible for FP&A Operations processes and activities

Support the development and execution of a global strategy for policies, processes, and technologies 

Define and establishing consistent end to end process, KPIs and targets and intervene accordingly to drive results improvement 

Collaborate with data owners / stewards to align on process and data issues 

Propose management reporting forecasting improvement projects with a focus on delivering key business outcomes  

Develop the business case for process improvement decisions, and tracks actuals against the plan to validate execution and improve future plans 

Participate in process governance 

Identify, design and incorporate industry leading practices into standard operations within the Hyderabad Hub necessary to identify, and raise / resolve issues involving tradeoffs, especially around cost, quality, and customer service 

Maintain to a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization and foster a business-oriented culture; continuously monitor the needs of the business 

Solicit feedback from internal customers, both operationally and regionally to determine the best response to continually improve process performance and year-over-year cost reductions 

Ensure and continually validate operating procedures are established and documented to support execution, and are maintained to align with process changes 

Ensure management reporting services are provided to the markets at competitive costs and leading service levels 

Relationship management and teaming     Collaborate with Finance counterparts within Global Supply Chain to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures, and adjust processes to reflect changes required   

Build and maintain relationships at all levels throughout the organization, specifically with Hyderabad Hub and global Finance leadership 

Build an external network to ensure regular exposure to new and best practices, technologies, and process governance standards 

Hold self and others to timelines, quality, and accuracy   

Risk management    Anticipate needs, assess and manage business risk taking; escalate issues that may impact management reporting process globally; manage through times of crisis and ambiguity

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