Assistant Manager Finance and Reporting

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager Finance and Reporting to drive SAP S/4HANA deployment and finance process ownership.

You will work with Global Process Owners and market teams to ensure accurate R2R, P2P, and reporting while supporting SOX controls, testing, and hypercare during go-lives. The role requires 5–7 years in finance or financial systems and strong SAP ECC/S4HANA experience, with a focus on process improvement and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or related discipline.
• CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA or MBA Finance preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of Finance, Accounting, or Financial Systems experience.
• Minimum 4 years of SAP Finance experience.
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and transformations.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP S/4HANA Finance deployment across markets and localization workshops.
• Provide operational support across R2R, P2P, and intercompany processes.
• Assist with SOX and internal controls compliance and risk remediation.
• Coordinate testing, UAT, hypercare and go-live readiness.

Skills

Finance expertise

R2R processes

P2P processes

Controls & compliance

UAT & hypercare

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

CA/CMA/CPA/ACCA or MBA Finance preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

BlackLine

Financial Consolidation tools

Job description

## Assistant Manager Finance and ReportingApply: Pune Ice Cream Office: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (22 hours left to apply): R-451**Life tastes better with ice cream**With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‐play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work.We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‐performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.**Job Purpose**The Assistant Manager Finance – SAP S/4HANA plays a critical role in supporting TMICC's global finance transformation and SAP RISE S/4HANA deployment program. The role is responsible for executing, governing and continuously improving finance processes while supporting market deployments, localization activities, stabilization efforts, hypercare support, and transition to sustainable Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations.The incumbent will serve as a key finance subject matter expert, working closely with Global Process Owners, Market Finance Teams, Digital & Technology Teams, Shared Services, System Integrators, and external partners to ensure successful implementation and adoption of TMICC's future-state finance operating model.This position requires strong expertise in finance processes, SAP S/4HANA, business controls, data governance, system integrations, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.**Key Responsibilities****1. SAP S/4HANA Finance Deployment Support*** Support deployment of TMICC's global SAP S/4HANA template across multiple market waves.* Participate in localization workshops to identify country-specific legal, statutory, tax, reporting, and business requirements.* Validate that local requirements are incorporated without compromising global process standards.* Support fit-to-template assessments, solution validation, and deployment readiness reviews.* Coordinate with business stakeholders during deployment activities and cutover preparation.**2. Finance Process Ownership**Provide operational support and expertise across key finance processes including:**Record-to-Report (R2R)*** General Ledger accounting* Journal processing* Fixed Assets* Intercompany accounting* Cost and Profit Center Accounting* Period-end close activities* Financial reporting support**Procure-to-Pay (P2P)*** Invoice processing* Accounts Payable* Vendor management support* Payment processing controls* Procurement-finance integration**Controls & Compliance*** SOX and Internal Controls compliance* Segregation of Duties monitoring* Audit support activities* Risk identification and remediation**3. SAP S/4HANA Functional Support*** Act as Level 2 finance process expert for SAP S/4HANA Finance.* Support issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution activities.* Collaborate with technical teams on system enhancements, integrations, and defect remediation.* Participate in release management and regression testing activities.* Support SAP Fiori adoption and business process optimization initiatives.**4. Testing, UAT & Hypercare*** Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT).* Develop and review test scenarios and scripts.* Track defects and ensure timely resolution.* Support cutover rehearsals and go-live readiness assessments.* Provide hypercare support during market go-live periods.* Monitor stabilization KPIs and ensure resolution of post-go-live issues.**5. Integrated Finance Systems Management**Support finance processes integrated with SAP S/4HANA, including:* BlackLine Journal Entry and Reconciliation processes* Financial Consolidation and Reporting platforms* Banking and Treasury interfaces* Tax reporting systems* Procurement solutions* Data management and master data platformsWork closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration and operational continuity. [2A R2R job profile | Word]**6. Business Process Improvement & Automation*** Identify automation opportunities across finance operations.* Support implementation of workflow automation and digital solutions.* Drive standardization and simplification initiatives.* Participate in continuous improvement programs.* Support AI-enabled finance and reporting capabilities.* Assist in reducing manual effort and improving process efficiency.**7. TSA Exit & Standalone Readiness**As TMICC progresses towards full operational independence:* Support transition activities from Unilever-supported services.* Assist with process documentation and knowledge transfer.* Participate in operational readiness reviews.* Support creation of sustainable TMICC-owned support models.* Ensure business continuity during TSA exits and service transitions.**Leadership Responsibilities*** Leading specific workstreams within deployments and improvement initiatives.* Coordinating activities across business and technology teams.* Driving accountability and timely delivery of commitments.* Championing TMICC's transformation agenda and change initiatives.**Qualifications****Education*** Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.* CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA or MBA Finance preferred.**Experience*** 5 to 7 years of Finance, Accounting, or Financial Systems experience.* Minimum 4 years of SAP Finance experience.* Experience working in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.* Experience supporting ERP implementations and transformations.* Exposure to Shared Services and Global Business Services environments preferred.* FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, or Global Enterprise experience preferred.**Why join us?**This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.* Roles with real accountability and visible impact* Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done* Continuous learning and development as the business grows* Reward linked to performance and contribution.Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.**Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?**If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.**Additional information**The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.