Commercial Finance Business Partner, SEA

Genl Mills India Priv LTD; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Mumbai seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to serve as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Marketing and other functions. The role provides forward-looking analysis, planning discipline and commercial insight to support profitable growth and improved decision-making.

The candidate should have 8–10 years of FMCG experience, a finance-related degree, strong analytical skills and proficiency with SAP.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and business insight with ability to translate data into actions.
• Excellent proficiency with spreadsheets and financial modelling.
• Experience partnering with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to drive profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide forward-looking analysis, planning and budgeting support for Commercial teams.
• Lead annual budget and monthly financial planning processes.
• Develop ROI methodologies and post-evaluation of initiatives for better decision-making.
• Drive improvements in planning, reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure month-end results are accurate and presented with action plans to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Finance Manager acts as a trusted finance business partner to Sales, Marketing and other functional leaders. The role provides forward-looking analysis, planning discipline and commercial insight to support profitable growth, improve decision‑making and deliver business commitments.

Key aspects of the role

Commercial finance partnering Partner with Sales and Marketing on go‑to‑market plans and commercial strategies Provide financial insight and business ‘sense’ to formulated draft plans. Planning & Analysis Drive analysis and insights and turn them into business actions Support in leading the annual Spring Plan (budget) and monthly budgeting process Provide financial support to the Commercial team in ensuring achievement of financial targets, proactive engagement in risks and opportunities assessment and influence business actions to address them Assume responsibility for month end results including detailed review, presentation to commercial team with focus on action plans to sustain/improve results Lead ROI methodology to ensure accurate budget allocation, including post evaluation of initiatives Process and collaboration Improve planning, reporting and analysis processes, tools and templates. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Data & Technology and Finance teams. Ensure finance processes are accurate, timely and aligned with company requirements.

The individual

Preferably FMCG background with at least 8-10 years working closely with Commercial Sales and Marketing teams University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline; professional qualification preferred. Good grasp of business dynamics, with exposure to Operations, Supply Chain as well as Sales and Marketing Excellent analytical and business skills. Passionate, driven by quality and achieving results, high level of integrity Proactive and results driven High level competence using spreadsheet applications and experience with ERP, planning or business‑intelligence systems such as SAP or comparable tools.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.

Company culture

New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good. Watch with captions in other languages here.