Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis/IFRS

Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis/IFRS

Service Line: Business Operations & Insights

Location: Gurgaon / Bangalore

Proposed Designation: Manager

Role Type: Supervisory / People Manager

Reporting To: Associate Director / Senior Manager

Geo to be Supported: UK

Work Timings: 2 PM 10:30 PM IST

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

- Interpret and analyze large contract data across capabilities to provide strategic recommendations.

- Prepare and review financial reports related to contract performance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Lead month-end and year-end close activities specific to contract accounting.

- Support audits of contract-related financials and ensure accurate tracking of financials.

Process Improvement & Transformation:

- Drive process efficiency, automation, and adoption of advanced analytics/generative AI tools.

- Identify risks, recommend improvements to control environments, and ensure strong governance.

- Contribute to the firms ongoing Finance Transformation (EMpowered) initiatives.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership:

- Manage stakeholder relationships across geographies, providing real-time financial insights.

- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, setting clear goals, conducting appraisals, and fostering continuous learning.

- Conduct training sessions to strengthen analytical and financial acumen within the team.

Strategic Insights & Decision Support:

- Evaluate open receivables, bad debts, and cash flow metrics to provide liquidity insights.

- Support leadership with data-driven recommendations to align financial objectives with business goals.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Education:

- Graduation (3 years) with minimum 12 years of relevant experience

- B.Tech / B.E. with minimum 11 years of relevant experience

- Masters (MBA Finance / M.Com / equivalent) with minimum 10 years of relevant experience

- Preference for candidates pursuing or holding accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA).

Experience:

- Strong background in accounting/finance within professional services or operational finance roles.

- Expertise in applicable accounting standards such as IFRS 15 & IAS 37.

- Proven experience in control assessment, risk identification, and process improvement.

- Hands-on experience in financial systems, reporting, and advanced MS Excel.

- Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau) is preferred.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.

- Resilient, self-motivated, and flexible in adapting to change.

Other Information:

Interview Process: 4+ rounds including case study/test.

Mode of Interview: Telephonic / Virtual / Face-to-Face.

Job Location: Gurgaon / Bangalore.