Job Title:  Senior Associate | Procure-to-Pay | Bengaluru | ETP as a Service/ Operate

The MMF Reporting & Analytics Consultant will establish and operationalize a GCC-led Market Movement Forecasting (MMF) capability to standardize forecasting, improve forecast accuracy, and deliver consistent, decision-ready insights across business units (BUs). The role will focus on building robust forecasting models, governance, and reporting frameworks, ensuring alignment between market forecasts and financial planning assumptions. The position will embed MMF outputs into Business Planning (BP) cycles and ongoing performance reviews, enabling leadership visibility into commodity-driven impacts, risks, and opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the Consultant will include:

1. Define & Govern MMF

Establish a standardized MMF model with revised taxonomy across BUs

Define and enforce governance policies, frameworks, and operating guidelines

Publish and manage clear usage guidance for consistent interpretation

Drive standardization and alignment of forecasting methodologies

Act as the central owner of MMF governance and best practices

2. Forecasting Model & Methodology

Maintain and continuously refine the MMF forecasting model

Improve forecast accuracy through structured analysis and model enhancements

Integrate relevant market indicators, commodity data, and assumptions

Perform variance analysis to identify gaps and improve model robustness

Ensure scalability and usability of forecasting models across BUs

3. BP Cycle Coordination

Own coordination of MMF inputs during BP and forecast refresh cycles

Validate tracked commodities and ensure data completeness and accuracy

Ensure alignment between market forecasts and financial planning assumptions

Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and BU teams for integrated planning

Support leadership reviews with structured, validated forecasting inputs

4. Ongoing MMF Reporting

Deliver monthly MMF updates focused on incremental impact of latest forecasts

Highlight material changes versus prior forecasts and key drivers

Provide leadership-ready insights on financial exposure and market risks

Translate complex analytical outputs into concise, actionable insights

Support decision-making through forward-looking analysis

5. Risk & Financial Management

Identify risks and opportunities arising from commodity market movements

Quantify financial impact on business performance and planning assumptions

Provide early warning signals for significant market shifts

Support mitigation planning through scenario-based analysis

6. Visibility, Reporting & Performance Insights

Design and deliver dashboards and reporting frameworks, including:

Commodity forecast trends

Variance vs prior cycles

Financial impact and exposure

Key drivers and assumptions

Establish reporting cadence with leadership and BU stakeholders

Enable data-driven decision-making through clear, actionable insights

Drive adoption of analytics and reporting tools

Foundational understanding of Microsoft suite, specifically Microsoft Fabric for data modelling and workflows, Power Apps for data collection, and Power BI for visualization

7. Stakeholder Management & Enablement

Partner with Finance, Procurement, and BU stakeholders globally

Act as a bridge between GCC analytics teams and business stakeholders

Drive adoption of MMF frameworks, models, and reporting outputs

Support stakeholders in interpreting and applying forecast insights

Key Objectives

•        Establish a centralized MMF reporting and analytics capability within the GCC

•        Standardize forecasting models and taxonomy across all BUs

•        Improve forecast accuracy through structured methodologies and continuous refinement

•        Ensure strong alignment between market forecasts and financial planning assumptions

•        Enable leadership with clear, actionable, and decision-ready insights

•        Embed MMF outputs into BP cycles and ongoing performance management processes

•        Define governance frameworks and usage guidelines for consistent adoption across BUs

What does success look like?

•        MMF forecasting models are standardized and consistently applied across BUs

•        Forecast accuracy improves with clear understanding of drivers and assumptions

•        Leadership receives high-quality, decision-ready insights on market movements

•        Strong alignment between commodity forecasts and financial planning models

•        Monthly MMF reports clearly highlight material changes, risks, and opportunities

•        MMF processes are fully embedded within BP cycles and performance reviews

•        Stakeholders demonstrate high trust and adoption of MMF outputs

Skills & Competencies

Functional

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Foundational understanding of Microsoft Tech stack, specifically Microsoft Fabric for data modelling and workflows, Power Apps for data collection, and Power BI for visualization
• Familiarity with forecasting techniques and data analytics
• Planning tools (SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion, etc.) preferred

Analytical & Tools

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Ariba/Coupa preferred)
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights

Stakeholder Management

• Experience working across global stakeholders and multiple BUs
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• GCC/Procurement CoE empowering Business Units experience

Behavioral

• Structured problem-solving mindset
• Strong governance and compliance orientation
• Attention to detail and execution rigor
• High ownership and accountability

Key skills required

• Global Pharmaceutical, MedTech, or Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG) organizations
• Exposure to multi-BU / global operating models

Technical Exposure

• ERP systems (SAP/Ariba/Coupa preferred)
• Data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)