Business Finance Controller

Business Finance Controller

Description:

RANK APPLICABLE TO THE POSITION:

- Rank: Associate Director (AD)

REPORTING LINE:

- Reports to Head of Business Finance

FURTHER INFORMATION:

- Region/Division/Department: Finance

- Location: Mumbai - onsite

- Entity: A Swiss Banking Company, into Wealth and Asset Management (India)

ROLE PROFILE:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Business Controller (BC) is a key role in Julius Baer Group, plays a pivotal role in driving organisational performance and sustainable growth. Considered as a strategic business partner, the BC function provides critical financial insight and analysis that support informed decision-making across the organisation.

He/she supports the CFO & Head of Business Finance in business controlling & planning of India Onshore business in respect of all financial matters. The candidate will be a part of business controlling team.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

- Professional and Technical

- Strong academic background

- CA / MBA or similar from reputed institutions with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience.

- Experience of BFSI / big 4 in consulting / advisory services. Experience in / related to Wealth Management business is preferable.

- Excellent analytical/conceptual skills with understanding of private banking products.

- Advanced Excel, Powerpoint and Tableu skills.

- Experience with Power BI/Tableu is an added advantage.

Personal and Social:

- Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills

- Strong personality with good organizational and operational skills

- Independent, efficient and meticulous work methods

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Agile, ability to collaborate and work in cross functional teams

KEY FEATURES OF THE POSITION:

Core responsibility:

- Overview of daily Revenue, NNM & AUM: Overview and ensure that the daily revenue, NNM and AUM is reported accurately.

- Performance Monitoring: preparation & tracking financial performance against budget, forecast and previous year & month performance providing, variance analyses and explain deviations.

- Forecasting & Planning: Assist in the preparation of annual budget and rolling forecasts.

- Medium Term planning: Assist in the preparation of 3 and 5 year business plans.

- Cost Management: reviewing cost & highlight any one-off/unplanned spends. Take initiative and provide insights / ideas for cost saving / optimisation.

- Business Partnering: working closely CFO & Head of Business Finance to provide business intelligence and insights to facilitate business development.

- Finder Management: Assist the Head of Business Finance to ensure complete adherence to Finders policy in letter and spirit.

- Presentations: Prepare high quality presentations as and when required for various stakeholders.

- Governance & Control: ensuring adherence to financial policies, robust internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements as applicable.

- Adhoc analysis: Prepare business case modelling, reviews / ad-hoc analysis as and when the need arises.

Client Management (internal & external):

- Local, Regional and Group Finance

- Business Management, Operations, IT, Compliance, Risk

- Auditors under guidance from Head of Business Finance or CFO

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management:

- Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.