DGM - Business Finance Planning - Education

DGM Business Finance planning

- Responsibility of this function is efficient management of financial planning, reporting, Budget Vs. Actual Variance analysis, financial modeling to evaluate the profitability of any new product/services & effective management of monthly/quarterly business operating review process.

- Collaboration with Business Heads, Function heads, sales team, and finance to prepare detailed business plans, annual budgets, and subsequent forecasts for management review.

- Monitoring business plans against actual & provide expert financial insights and analysis to guide decision-making at the highest level.

- Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

- Create financial models to support investment decisions and business strategies.

- Close coordination between finance and other departments to facilitate data-driven discussions.

- Utilize advanced data analytics and visualization tools, such as Power BI, to present financial insights.

- Oversee financial reporting and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Drive system automation and report automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in coordination with local & global IT teams.

- Assist senior management to manage time-bound projects.

Budgeting/Forecasting:

- Interact with Global business partners for reporting timetables & reporting formats.

- Co-ordinate with local business & other function teams to gather data to manage the global reporting timetable.

- Prepare a detailed plan with financial analysis & discuss the same with various stakeholders.

- Prepare a detailed deck for senior management review before presenting the same to Global management.

System & Reports automation:

- For faster & accurate data-driven decision-making, integrate various system data & reports automation.

- Create PowerBi dashboards for senior management for periodic data review.

Knowledge and Experience

- 7-10 years of experience in Business Finance planning & operations including Financial Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting with a strong focus on system/report automation.

- MBA from a prestigious institution preferred.

- Good understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow statements along with a basic understanding of accounting principles.

- Proven ability to support and influence executive leadership and drive strategic financial decisions.

- Exceptional data analytical skills, with a keen ability to extract insights from complex financial data.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and forecasting.

- Knowledge of system automation and report automation tools and processes.