Zimplistic Looking for Financial Planning and Operations Manager at India Full Time

Zimplistic’s category-creating flagship product “Rotimatic” is only the beginning of what we believe is a movement towards promoting and enabling smart and healthy eating for families all over the world. Our lever of transformation to achieve family health, wellbeing and bonding is automated kitchen systems – AI-based robots, precision-engineered, and customer experience-optimized to remove the drudgery out of kitchen tasks and make cooking at home, easy, convenient, fun, collaborative and magical.

We believe in infusing our machines’ intelligence with the wisdom, principles and traditions of holistic Indian cooking that have been passed through generations.

Our line of innovative and high-tech products aims to bring back the joy of home cooking back to the kitchen and restore the kitchen back to the center of home life that it used to be – filled with bonding and caring for all members of the family.

Position Overview:

The Financial Planning and Operations (FP&O;) Manager at Zimplistic will play a crucial role in ensuring effective financial management, optimizing cash flow, and supporting the overall business operations.

This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles related to material planning, lead times, payment cycles, and cash flow management within the FMCD industry. The ideal candidate will have a blend of financial acumen, operational expertise, and business management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data, including material costs, production lead times, and payment cycles, to provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization and cash flow management.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:

Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models and budgets that align with the company’s strategic objectives. Continuously monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis.

3. Cash Flow Management: Effectively manage cash flow by monitoring inflows and outflows, optimizing payment terms with suppliers, and ensuring adequate working capital to support business operations.

4. Material Planning: Collaborate with the operations team to optimize material planning processes, ensuring the availability of necessary materials while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs.

5. Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting key performance metrics, risks, and opportunities.

6. Cost Control:

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in material procurement, production, and other areas of the business.

7. Business Strategy: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives, providing financial insights to support decision-making.

8. Operational Efficiency:

– Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency.
– Streamline financial processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to optimize resource allocation.
– Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational efficiency and develop action plans to address areas of concern.

9. Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks, develop risk mitigation strategies,

and ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced finance certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.

– Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on material planning, lead times, and cash flow management, preferably within the FMCD or related industry.

– Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.

▶️ Financial Planning and Operations Manager
🖊️ Zimplistic
📍 India