ANZ - Finance Assoc Analyst

Overview:

The purpose of this role is to lead and support end-to-end Innovation Finance activities for the ANZ business, including forecasting, reporting, planning, performance management, and governance across innovation portfolios. The role partners closely with Brand, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights, ensure accurate submissions for IBP and AOP cycles, and enable effective decision-making through timely reporting and analytics. Additionally, the role drives process standardization, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across innovation finance operations and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities:

Functional Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Innovation Finance activities including Innovation P&Ls for Refresh and NZ portfolios.

Prepare and deliver monthly reporting feeds into IBP, including Brand Waterfall reporting for AU and NZ markets.

Support monthly Operations meetings through preparation of YTD performance reporting and analytics.

Prepare and coordinate monthly performance review meetings with Brand teams across ANZ markets.

Support Innovation scorecards, KPI tracking, and IBP reporting updates.

Lead Innovation Forecast preparation, consolidation, and submission activities.

Drive Innovation Top-Down forecasting processes and alignment with business assumptions.

Create and maintain NPDs in Mosaic ensuring data accuracy and reporting integrity.

Prepare financial tables, variance analysis, and commentary for Monthly Profit Meetings covering Brand and Innovation performance.

Review brand contribution analysis and brand allocation processes within Mosaic.

Support transition and stabilization activities for Cockpit 2.0 and fit-for-purpose reporting enhancements.

Manage and support Reframe Innovation tracking requirements for IBP forums.

Coordinate and execute Brand Reallocation processes and validations.

Prepare and submit Innovation actuals into Sector reporting processes.

Support project preparation activities and upload documentation for R&D teams on Azure platforms.

Own product mapping governance and ensure accuracy across reporting systems.

Prepare A27 reporting packs and related financial commentary.

Support AOP Tier 1 and Tier 2 submissions at Brand level.

Prepare and submit Brand P&Ls and Actuals reporting.

Lead AOP Brand P&L preparation and submission activities.

Manage end-to-end Innovation AOP preparation and submission processes.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Brand, R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Sector Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, standardization, and reporting simplification across Innovation Finance activities.

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in finance and planning

CA/CMA preferred

FMCG/Manufacturing industry experience preferred

Experience in financial analysis, data integrity maintenance and systems such as SAP, TM1/Mosaic, HFM

Tableau knowledge

Strong excel skills

Able to work independently and takes initiative

Capable of managing multiple time sensitive priorities simultaneously

Detail-oriented; organized in approach and in document maintenance

Ability to function well in a team environment

Consistently shows urgency, courtesy and patience

Exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in English language