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ResponsibilitiesBusiness Planning, Analysis and Decision Support- Lead the Annual Operating Plan exercise and develop AOP construct along with Management, functional heads.- Anchor the monthly Operations Review meeting for review of unit performance plant, sales, logistics etc.- Drive Productivity Improvement Agenda in the Unit and monitor tracking of initiatives.- Analyse revenue/ cost lines and working capital for decision support to Management on pricing, trade and Distributor margins and ROI, cost management, GTM, logistics etc.Financial Accounting and Reporting/Fund Management- Ensure adherence to respective country statutory accounting policies- Completion of Statutory and Internal Audits as per timeline and ensure compliance with audit recommendations- Monthly reporting of Unit Financial results to Management with detailed Cause of Change Analysis versus Plan.- Preparation of Financial Reports/ analysis for Unit Operations Review.- Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix for all S & D spends- Ensure proper systems in place for accounting and reconciliation with business partners distributors accounting, claims management, reconciliations with CFA, transporters, A&M vendors etc.- Liaoning with the Govt Agency/ Department of the respective county.Financial Controls and Asset Stewardship- Safeguard company assets by maintaining a high level of financial control throughout the Unit.- Lead efficient management of working capital and cash flow.- Implement Company risk management initiatives and Best Practices for all aspects of business spends / purchases across manufacturing and sales operations .- Ensure adherence to Authority Matrix and exercise appropriate signatory authority as per Company financial policies.- Commercial / Purchase, Working capital optimization- Ensure proper systems in place for verifying accuracy of marketplace spending.Supply Chain Management- Optimization of inventory carrying cost, enhancing purchase efficiency and ensuring ready availability of raw material through active coordination with Purchase Coordinator.- As Unit Supply Chain head, ensure leveraging of supply chain systems for smooth operation including best utilization of own fleet.IT and Financial Transaction Processing- Implement Best Practice tools which improve the accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness of financial transaction processing and reporting.- Ensure adherence to IT policies; ensure IT security & Authority matrix as per the system.Legal and Compliance- Responsibility for overall compliance and management of all Commercial and Indirect Taxes matters for the respective country.- Create awareness among unit members / Sr. Management about relevant changes in local enactments.- Ensure optimal tax structuring for Unit operations.People Management- Ensuring the growth and development of the people reporting to this position via learning activities and training- To ensure that the performance management process is carried out for the people- Providing a healthy environment that encourages empowerment and diversity- Carrying out people related activities like planning resources required, etc