Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Primary Responsibilities:-

- Prepare FP&A reports in a timely & accurate manner

- MIS reports preparation on performance (Weekly and Monthly)

- Performing ad-hoc reports as requested by stakeholders from time-to-time to Management, etc.

- Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all of Finance during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review

- Perform analysis and insights into revenue, assignments and consultant contributions and to identify key business drivers

- Assembling monthly departmental reporting, including assistance with the analysis of budget to actual variances

- Identifying key KPIs of client and providing additional insights on them

- Updating departmental forecasts and projections

- Prepares special reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts.

- Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management

- Performing other ad hoc analysis and modeling to assist with strategic and financial decision support

- Proficiency in Financial Analysis, MS Excel/PowerPoint skills

- Excellent communication skills and articulation in both spoken and written

- Understanding of internal control elements

- Demonstrate analytical skills

- Ability to appraise, reward/discipline and mentor employees and a demonstrated penchant for continuous improvement of managerial skills; ability to address employee needs and resolve problems

- Ability to interview, hire and train employees

Additional Responsibilities:-

- Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management

- Assist with the new business process and working with Finance and Business Managers.

- Review root cause analysis if any and ensure adequate controls are implemented in the process

- Support Continuous Improvement/Automation initiatives of the business

Desired Profile of the Candidate:-

- Good oral and written communication skills in English

- Excellent knowledge in MS Office applications

- Understanding of end-to-end processes and appreciation of critical parameters

- Problem identification and analytical ability.

- Strong knowledge of MS Office

- Self-initiative, drive and zeal for continuous improvement.

- Ability to discharge the responsibilities in a conflicting environment

- Conformance with Policies/Compliances

- Ability to coach and give feedback on an ongoing basis.

Required qualifications/experience

- Graduation or post graduation in commerce or accounting with relevant experience of 8-9 years in MIS reporting, analysis of budget to actual variances, querying financial data