Pernodricard

Zonal Analyst

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerPernodricard
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Sep 2026

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Contribute to business growth of the zone through accurate business and financial analysis, pricing strategy, budgeting and performance reporting. Formulate a robust business plan and strategy achieving the operational effectiveness and business objectives of the zone

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Formulation

Contribute towards formulation of business plan and sales strategy for the zone in line with company’s vision and stated objectives.
Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise for each market in the Zone and ensure the budget is in line with strategic plan in terms of volume, market share and segment size
Develop financial intelligence metrics to monitor and measure the qualitative aspects of the company’s operations.
Conduct profitability analysis, route to market analysis and projections, implement cost saving initiatives etc; consolidate and analyze results, prepare and present results to the Zonal Head. Use the analysis to define and drive actions/initiatives to improve Sales performance from a Zonal perspective
Help the Zonal Head take strategic decisions by conducting deep dive business analysis on competitor strategies, changes in competitor pricing, market segmentation and trends. Suggest effective counter measures and evaluate pricing scenarios for each market, keeping in mind the market dynamics as well as the local [and if applicable, interstate] duty structures.
Dynamically assess and advise the course correction required in execution of strategy when business is impacted by price change, taxation change, competition brand launches, supply bottlenecks and other market variables.

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Pricing and policies

Define pricing strategies by analyzing market opportunities in line with projected segment growth in brand volumes as well as profit.
identify opportunities across markets - Markets with higher margins, shift to SKUs with higher margins, launch of additional SKUs for specific brands, launch new products, etc. to achieve strategic / annual deliverables
Work closely with the regional teams in developing a comprehensive understanding of the local excise and sales tax policy framework for each of the markets in the Zone, ensure the compliance of the PRIPL brand pricing with the local state laws
To evaluate proposed cost cards for each brand and ensure all cost cards for the Zone are prepared, updated and approved by HO Planning
Compile a comprehensive and updated database of brand ECP / EDP for all the markets [with competition pricing] in the Zone and use the same as a base for pricing decisions. Also ensure accurate and adequate MIS on any change in competition price positioning or sourcing

Operational Excellence

Proactively provide valid business data to sales team to ensure they understand the financial impact of their decision making and thereby impact operational excellence. Provide information and analysis of operational metrics, develop improvement goals to influence and direct focus towards operational targets that drive value orientation.

Dashboards and Business Performance reporting

Develop and own performance management matrix and dashboards on trends, gaps, shortfalls etc to help support Sales team on an ongoing basis for effective business focus. Share best practices been zones to ensure consistency of approach.
Review and analyse the brand volumes, market share and P&L as well as the expenses in all markets in the Zone, on a monthly basis; forecast likely issues or concerns and suggest course corrections
To consolidate the LEs for all regions in the Zone and get the same validated by the Zonal Head prior to submission to HO Planning.

Stewardship

To be a key contributor in the overall Zonal effectiveness on corporate governance. Assist in creating the IT road map of the organization.

KEY INTERFACE

INTERNAL

Sales and Marketing TeamFinance TeamPlanning Team

KEY PERFORMANCE INDEX -

Planning

Annual budget evaluations for every market in the zone
Segment size and targeted market share projections
Review volumes and market share and project risks

Pricing and policy

Define pricing strategy
Identify new SKU opportunities

Analysis and Reporting

Analysis of P&L and variance
Analyze monthly volume, market share and segment size and reporting thereof.
NPD pricing and market share analysis
analyze stock in trade and suggest optimum level thereof.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

MBA (Finance), CA/ CS

EXPERIENCE

8-10 years of total experience within the FMCG industry with sizable amount of experience in a large sized multinational company
At least 5 years experience in business and financial analysis with ability to forecast market trends, analyse market data and see the bigger picture
Hands-on experience on MS- Office advance tools, SQL Server 2005 and Research databases
A result oriented business professional with a successful track record in the areas of business and financial analysis, financial support to Operations and strategic support to sales and marketing.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Efficient communicator with strong interpersonal, influencing and decision making skills are crucial to this role
Ability to work independently, superior work ethics and self-motivated
Go-Getter - Consistent and substantial overachievement of milestones, willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethics, self-directed and resourceful.
Articulate and innovative, with a demonstrated capability to solve complex business problems and create new opportunities.
Proven ability to see the “big picture” and quickly isolate areas for improvement.

Job Posting End Date:

2026-10-16

Target Hire Date:

2026-09-01

Target End Date:

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