Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 49016 Job Description

Manager - FP&A Industrial & Financial Consolidation

Job Title

Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (Industrial Operations & Consolidation)

Reporting To

Finance Leadership / Head of FP&A

Role Purpose

The Manager - FP&A Industrial & Financial Consolidation will be responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities related to Bunge's industrial operations while ensuring the accurate and timely consolidation of financial results across business units and regions. The role will provide strategic financial insights to drive operational excellence, cost optimization, profitability improvement, and informed decision-making.

This position will partner closely with industrial plant leadership, supply chain teams, corporate finance, and business stakeholders to evaluate manufacturing performance, monitor operational efficiency, manage forecasting processes, and strengthen financial reporting and consolidation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for industrial operations.
• Develop robust financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Provide forward-looking analysis on key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of financial plans with organizational objectives and growth strategies.

Industrial Financial Analysis

• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing performance, including:
  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
  • Manufacturing variances
  • Plant profitability
  • Production efficiency metrics
  • Fixed and variable cost performance
• Monitor industrial KPIs and identify improvement opportunities to enhance profitability and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and investment opportunities through financial modeling and return analysis.
• Partner with plant and operational teams to identify cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Financial Consolidation & Reporting

• Lead the consolidation of financial results across multiple business units, legal entities, and regions.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in consolidated reporting.
• Manage intercompany eliminations, account reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Prepare consolidated management reports, dashboards, and performance reviews for senior leadership.
• Deliver meaningful insights into overall business performance and emerging trends.

Performance Management & Variance Analysis

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Investigate key drivers impacting industrial and consolidated financial results.
• Present financial insights and actionable recommendations to management.
• Support decision-making through ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with:
  • Industrial Plant Managers
  • Operations Leadership
  • Supply Chain Teams
  • Commercial Finance
  • Corporate Finance Functions
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Influence stakeholders through fact-based analysis and business insights.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting frameworks, and consolidation methodologies.
• Enhance reporting automation, data quality, and financial planning capabilities.
• Leverage technology and analytics tools to improve reporting efficiency and decision support.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational strategy and operational drivers.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions that improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to build partnerships, foster collaboration, and coach team members.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong organizational and execution capabilities.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong change management and leadership skills.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Complex formulas
  • Power Query
  • Pivot Tables
  • Financial modeling
  • Data analysis and automation
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and EPM systems such as:
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Hyperion
  • OneStream (preferred)
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as:
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
• Strong understanding of:
  • Financial statements
  • Manufacturing accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Consolidation principles
  • Intercompany accounting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Education & Experience

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-6 years of relevant FP&A experience; OR
• MBA (Finance) with 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Strong experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operational finance environments.
• Proven track record in financial consolidation, management reporting, and business partnering.
• Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations is preferred.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will be evaluated on:

• Accuracy and timeliness of forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.
• Quality of industrial performance analysis and decision support.
• Effectiveness of financial consolidation and reporting processes.
• Identification and delivery of cost-saving and performance improvement opportunities.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and business partnership effectiveness.
• Continuous improvement and automation of FP&A and reporting processes.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge