Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager \xe2\x80\x93 P2P Operations

Job Type: Permanent

WL: 1D

Location: Bangalore, India

Who we are\xe2\x80\xa6and what we offer

With an annual turnover of around \xe2\x82\xac2bn, ekaterra is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2 and PG Tips. \xe2\x80\x98eka\xe2\x80\x99 is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means unity and one purpose, while \xe2\x80\x98terra\xe2\x80\x99 represents the earth and nature. As ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants.

In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the wider world. With 11 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of consumers. It has a presence in over 100 countries.

Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that\xe2\x80\x99s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.

At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.

Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of well-being.

Your Role

End to end responsibility of supporting the Source to Pay processes and operations across management units of the Tea business

Involvement in the design and set up of PTP Shared Service Centre operations for a newly formed organization

Supporting the P2P Manager in driving efficient operations in areas of Sourcing, PR-PO, SRM, Vendor Life cycle, Invoicing till payment, T&E and Query management.

Partner with third party service provider, business stakeholders, controls, IT and other support functions to provide seamless service delivery and innovative projects

Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across the P2P cycle (including upstream Procurement process)

Drive adherence to TeaCo Control Framework. Ongoing Projects - ad hoc depending on business needs

Your Key Responsibilities

The individual has a natural bias for action and is willing to make a positive difference to achieve higher levels of performance

Fully involve in design set up and automation initiatives including testing

Accountable for third party service provider / managed services operations for Source to Pay function and other areas too

Takes direct ownership of objectives with high levels of self-assurance to achieve goals.

Bringing powerful analysis to issues and rapidly absorbing new information and knowledge to apply new techniques, technology, and procedures.

Impactful and flexible in communicating and influencing the issues with the ability to work across metrices of functions.

Accountable and responsible for ensuring Global finance controls

Stakeholder Management and key interfaces:

Reports into Source to Pay - Manager

Head of Global Business Service / Shared Service

TeaCo local market financial controllers

Third party service providers

Auditors

Skills and Experience

A semi-qualified Chartered Accountant / MBA in relevant function / Graduate or Post Graduate in Finance

Minimum 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience preferably in FMCG industry

Strong understanding of Source to Pay standards

Strong financial / business / commercial acumen

A stint in Procurement finance or Global Shared services environment will be preferred

Who we are looking for

Strong functional experienced individuals

End to end management, ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details

Able to communicate effectively, remotely and a team player

Being a digital savvy in driving automation

Excited about the Role?

Please apply online. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and you are eligible to apply for new internal opportunities.

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