Head of Brand Finance

通用磨坊股份有限公司; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a senior Brand Finance, FP&A professional based in India to partner with Marketing and Commercial teams across GEMs. You will lead financial reviews, drive margin improvements and support portfolio investments, with strategic planning for global platforms.

The role requires CA qualification and 10–15 years of relevant experience in FMCG/consumer finance, along with strong Excel, PowerPoint, SAP/BW, and AI skills, enabling effective communication with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CA qualification is required.
• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, Brand Finance with leading FMCG/Consumer companies.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP/BW and AI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance business partner to Marketing and Commercial teams across all Brands in GEMs markets.
• Lead holistic brand performance review covering financial and non-financial KPIs, identifying performance gaps and driving corrective actions.
• Provide financial leadership for portfolio innovation, Pre-Post New Product Development Tracking, brand investment and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Perform trend, mix, pricing, trade and margin analysis to support holistic margin management and profitable growth.
• Set up, track and challenge Marketing investments including spend effectiveness and ROI.
• Develop 3 Year Strategic Plans in partnership with Global Brand Teams for Global Platforms.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

AI experience

SAP/BW

Education

CA qualification

Tools

SAP/BW

AI experience

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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountability Area

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Brand Finance, P&L and Profit Management

• Act as a key finance business partner to Marketing and Commercial teams across all Brands in GEMs markets.
• Lead Holistic Brand performance review covering Financial and Non Financial KPIs, identifying performance gaps and driving corrective actions.
• Provide financial leadership for portfolio innovation, Pre-Post New Product Development Tracking, brand investment and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Perform trend, mix, pricing, trade and margin analysis to support holistic margin management and profitable growth.
• Set up, track and challenge Marketing investments including spend effectiveness and return on investment.
• Develop 3 Year Strategic Plans in partnership with Global Brand Teams for Global Platforms

Strategic Enablement and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and improve finance and commercial processes while protecting data quality, governance and business value.
• Advance the use of digital, automation and AI-enabled analytics to improve scenario planning, insight generation and decision speed.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to the Finance Director, GEMs.
• Partners and interacts with Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, Global Brand Teams, GEMs Finance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required.
• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, Brand Finance with leading FMCG/Consumer companies.
• Strong experience working with large volumes of data and translating analysis into practical business recommendations.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP/BW and AI experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Business-minded, curious and willing to learn; demonstrates an enquiring mindset and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Experience operating across Indian market dynamics and multi-country regional businesses is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Analytical Thinking – Thinks and plans logically, evaluates issues thoroughly, probes problems in depth and identifies subtle but important causes and considerations.

Strategic Thinking – Sees the big picture, creates longer-range perspectives, connects financial choices to competitive advantage and helps translate strategy into execution.

Business Partnership and Influence – Uses insight, consulting, influencing and persuading skills to build alignment, challenge constructively and move stakeholders from analysis to action.

Communication – Expresses ideas clearly, concisely and effectively; listens and responds appropriately; creates an environment in which information flows freely in all organizational directions.

Teamwork – Works effectively across formal and informal organizational boundaries, uses cross-functional resources for optimal solutions and promotes strong teamwork.

Technical Skills– Possesses and applies technical knowledge of FP&A, P&L management, brand finance, pricing, mix, margin management and Finance processes to positively impact business results.

Project Management and Change Leadership – Achieves results through efficient planning, cross-functional support and timely execution; anticipates resistance, manages risk and leads through change with diplomacy.

Integrity and Character – Engenders trust at all levels and demonstrates unquestionable integrity.

Digital and Data Fluency – Uses advanced analytics, automation and emerging digital tools appropriately to improve insight quality, efficiency and decision-making speed.

ROLE SCOPE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The role is based in India and supports the GEMs regional business, with regular interaction across markets and functions.
• The position combines strategic leadership with hands‑on analysis, planning, performance management and stakeholder engagement.

ELIGIBILITY

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