Assistant Manager Planning & Forecasting at Airtel

Job Purpose
To prepare relevant reports and plans in line with management guidelines aimed at providing direction to achieving overall business goals and performance measurement.

Key Accountabilities
Planning & Forecasting

•     Collation and consolidation of functional   inputs for the preparation of monthly Flash & Forecast (F&F).
•     Consolidation of Weekly Alignment report
•     Consolidation of AOP Financials, based on   functional and Operational Inputs.
•     Review of Monthly/Quarterly Analysis of   Variance.

Prepare & Update Long Term Business Projections

•     Preparation of 3/5 year plan as   appropriate.

Commercial Decision Support

•     Retail outlets profitability analysis
•     Investment appraisals & analysis
•     Business case evaluations & support

External Benchmarking

•     Issue quarterly competitor financial analysis
•     Competitor product and tariff benchmarking/market analysis

Monthly & Quarterly Reporting Packs

•     Prepare monthly Flash & Forecast Deck
•     Quarterly Review deck for Audit Committee.

Desired Skills and Experience
Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills

•     Graduate , Professional qualification in Accounting is an added   advantage

Relevant Experience

•     4-6 years in FMCG & Telecoms
•     In-depth knowledge of the telecoms industry.
•     Strong data analytical skills
•     Advanced Knowledge of SQL script writing and data mining techniques
•     Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Word & PPT
•     Strong analytical, computational and communication skills

Other requirements

•     High level of commitment
•     Attention to detail 
•     Results oriented
•     Good interpersonal skills