Written by: Flexing It
22/07/2025
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When markets move fast, finance must lead, not lag.
In FMCG, financial lag is a business risk. That's why the ability to plan, deploy and pivot quickly matters more than ever.
One global FMCG major responded to this imperative by embedding financial planning and analysis (FP&A) consultants through Flexing It, a platform that connects clients with high-skilled, independent talent.
The firm adopted a focused talent strategy: augmenting internal teams with specialised consultants at critical points, from supply chain finance to risk management.
This institutionalised financial excellence while keeping the operating model lean and responsive.
Here are some select examples of the impact delivered across these engagements:
Project Goal: Drive integrated financial planning in supply chain operations
Impact Delivered:
- Designed integrated financial models to drive agile, data-led decision-making across planning horizons
- Conducted in-depth scenario and variance analyses to identify cost and operational risks proactively
- Enabled cost optimisation by aligning financial insights with supply chain levers and business priorities
- Embedded finance deeper into supply chain operations, improving end-to-end visibility and accountability
Consultant Profile: A finance expert with experience at Unilever, Goldman Sachs, and Bühler Group, with deep exposure to capital investment modelling, SAP ERP, and Hyperion.
Project Goal: Advance risk management and performance tracking
Impact Delivered:
- Implemented advanced scenario planning tools to quantify and mitigate exposure to macroeconomic and operational risks
- Strengthened oversight of monthly and quarterly closes, ensuring timeliness and financial integrity
- Enhanced reporting architecture for faster, more reliable insights to support executive decision-making
- Ensured ongoing compliance and audit readiness in dynamic regulatory environments
Consultant Profile:
A Chartered Accountant with expertise in taxation, audit, and valuation. Skilled in DCF, IRR, Excel, and other critical software.
Project Goal: Unify financial data to power leadership decision-making
Impact Delivered:
- Built structured forecasting and planning models to support long-range business strategy
- Partnered with CXOs to derive actionable insights from financial data, influencing strategic pivots
- Assisted data-driven decision-making through dashboards and real-time variance tracking
- Improved statutory reporting processes, reducing risk exposure during audits and filings
Consultant Profile:
A Chartered Accountant with experience in listed entities and NBFCs, adept at SAP, MIS reporting, and complex financial consolidations.
Project Goal: Credit assessment and due diligence across sectors
Impact Delivered:
- Developed sector-calibrated models to enhance investment planning and capital deployment
- Delivered rigorous credit assessments and due diligence across high-impact verticals, mitigating exposure
- Automated KPI tracking to enable real-time visibility into financial performance drivers
- Facilitated strategic alignment by translating financial objectives across functions and business lines
Consultant Profile:
Chartered Accountant and CFA Level 1 holder with experience in finance, audit, and credit assessment, including roles at ICICI.
Project Goal: Business unit performance management and high-impact finance models
Impact Delivered:
- Enabled more effective business unit performance management through granular financial analysis
- Constructed high-impact financial models to guide investment prioritisation and resource allocation
- Built powerful stakeholder dashboards to drive informed decision-making at the leadership level
- Supported digital transformation through seamless systems integration and process redesign
Consultant Profile:
A finance professional with experience at Amazon, Deloitte, and more. His background in FP&A and business finance enabled him to bridge the gap between strategy and operations, delivering measurable outcomes.
Flexing It's Talent Delivery Model
Each engagement followed a rigorous structure:
Phase 1: Project Scoping
Flexing It worked closely with internal stakeholders to define team size, skill requirements, timelines, and budgets. Once clear, the talent search was initiated.
Phase 2: Team Formation
Our team identified relevant consultant profiles and shared them for review, often across multiple roles simultaneously. Interviews were coordinated, candidates received contracts, and onboarding schedules were finalised.
Phase 3: Project Kick-Off
Formal kick-off calls were conducted with all stakeholders to align on deliverables, timelines, and collaboration frameworks.
Phase 4: Administration and Support
Dedicated account managers supported consultants and client teams throughout the engagement, handling invoicing, payments, troubleshooting, and ensuring seamless execution.
The firm gained access to high-calibre expertise without the complexity of full-time hiring. Financial models were developed and tested, reporting cycles accelerated, and cost structures reassessed. More importantly, the organisation retained the flexibility to scale up or down as needed, an approach that is becoming increasingly relevant.
For organisations seeking to deepen their financial capability, the On-demand talent model by Flexing It offers a practical solution to build financial talent muscle without incurring delays.
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