Senior Manager - COGS Planning

Responsibilities

• FP&A - COGS
• COGS Period Closing:
• Lead the monthly closure and validation of COGS including data integrity, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Rolling Forecast Submissions:
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of rolling forecasts, incorporating key inputs from cross-functional stakeholders.
• R&O (Risks & Opportunities) Reporting:
• Identify and communicate cost risks and opportunities across the value chain in a structured manner.
• Polaris Reporting:
• Support accurate and timely upload of COGS and MV (Material Variance) into Polaris, in alignment with FP&A guidelines.
• Standard Cost Review & Reporting:
• Drive discussions on standard cost assumptions and changes. Report performance vs standard cost and lead cost governance reviews.
• COGS Tool Enablement:
• Champion the usage and continuous improvement of the internal COGS reporting tool for enhanced visibility, alignment, and control.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with HQ finance teams and participate in business/internal reviews to align on cost performance and outlook.
• Manufacturing Overheads
• Overhead Reporting & Analysis:
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing overheads (by unit/category). Provide insights on key drivers and deviations.
• Bottler Cost Analysis:
• Evaluate and track bottler manufacturing cost trends across units, identify variances, and report business implications.
• Unit-level Overhead Budgeting & Control:
• Collaborate with plant finance teams for preparation of annual overhead budgets. Ensure actuals are tracked and aligned with budget through timely interventions.
• Budget Monitoring & Adherence:
• Monitor budget vs actual monthly. Identify any overruns and drive cost containment measures.
• Quarterly Cadence Reviews:
• Drive cadence-based review of overhead budgets, with actionable insights and early flagging of R&O.
• Projects
• COGS Tool enhancement for actual & rolling forecast Stabilizing & implement Cogs tool for actuals review
• Support in the parallel run for the Anaplan cogs tool
• KEY INTERFACE
• INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
• Supply Planning
• Integrated Operations
• Integrated Operations Finance
• Pricing
• Corporate Accounts & Centre of Excellence
• Strategy and Transformation
• PR-HQ BP&A
• EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS-
• Consultants (Need basis)
• JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/ MBA
• Minimum 6-9 years post qualification work experience, ideally including experience in a multinational FMCG company
• Should have at least 5 years' experience in strategic / financial planning, forecasting and financial analytics
• FUNCTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Business acumen
• Relationship Building
• Strong analytical skills
• Good knowledge of Processes and Information systems
• Accounting & consolidation
• Good communication and Presentation skills
• Strong time management with ability to multi-task
• Job Posting End Date:
• 2026-07-31
• Target Hire Date :
• 2026-10-31
• Target End Date :

Additional Information

Role Purpose: This role plays a critical part in enabling cost transparency, forecasting accuracy, and financial discipline across COGS and Manufacturing Overheads. It involves close collaboration with business teams including category managers, plant teams, and FP&A leadership to support key deliverables around cost planning, reporting, analysis, and building digital capability.

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