Finance Planning & Analyst (Bangalore Rural)

Role & responsibilities: - Analyze accruals, actual spend, and rebate programs to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecast alignment - Review and validate rebate calculations, ensuring proper mapping and allocation - Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to track, reconcile, and optimize rebate income - Review supplier contracts and commercial agreements to analyze spend patterns, rebate terms, and compliance - Conduct detailed spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and pricing inefficiencies - Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier contracts, and commercial terms - Support evaluation of preferred supplier programs, comparing preferred suppliers versus entity-specific suppliers - Provide financial insights to support decisions on supplier consolidation and sourcing strategies - Ensure rebate and spend data accuracy within financial systems and reporting tools - Prepare management reports highlighting rebate performance, spend variances, and procurement savings. .