General Manager - Finance

Employer
Diageo
Location
Gurgaon
Posted
Jun 12, 2024
Closes
Sep 05, 2024
Ref
4731985987
Certification
Other
Work Mode
Work from office
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Job Description :
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Exceptional Value Creation
- Partner with Innovation / Marketing and commercial teams and cross functional stakeholders to deliver NSV / GP ambition.
- Act as a Commercial as well as Category Finance business partner in developing strategic business priorities/ goals setting.
- Collaborate and create constructive interaction between Marketing, Commercial and Finance team(s)
- Support the portfolio heads on key decisions and matters impacting the financial performance of the function.
- Partner with Innovation Marketing vertical on defining pipeline for next 5-8 year. E2E evaluation of innovation financial proposals (new Brand / segment introductions).
- Lead and collaborate on AOP/ IOP agenda for Commercial and Marketing functions.
- Partner with Commercial head to run the monthly business performance management.
- Management of overall Trade spends, and A&P spends. Planning and Appraisal of spends aligned to national Brand - State priorities.
- Function as the budget custodian/steward in managing expenditure (direct, indirect, procurement, admin etc.) and providing cost control in line with annual plans.
- Improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of Trade investments and A&P
Exemplary Risk management
- Recommend transformation opportunities for creating world-class function.
- Advise and support leadership in defining standards and policies.
- Keep abreast with the leading practices on financial processes and drive implementation of efficient and consistent systems.
- Act as a trusted business advisor providing data-driven insights and challenge decision making from a finance perspective.
- Responsible for designing cost controls, institutionalizing greater discretion, and improving return on investments.
- Drive the creation and implementation of effective governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across USL to drive holistic performance and maintain reputation.
- Champion the embedding of a compliance culture within USL.
Capability Development
- Leading a team of Finance professionals, responsibility for their capability thru the 70:20:10 learning model and maintain healthy engagement / NPS scores.
- Facilitate career movements/rotations to provide critical experiences
TYPICAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualification:
- CA/ MBA in Finance
Experience:
- 7-10 years post qualification experience
Diversity statement
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
RPC Gurgaon
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-06-10
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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