Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - IP Services - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

The client is a Global Organisation with presence in the US and offices in Bangalore and Gurgaon in India. They offer novel solutions for building and managing superior patent portfolios using their proprietary software platform and its Global Expert Centres. They are a B2B, tech-enabled IP services company.

As part of expansion, we are looking for a Senior Manager FP&A for their Indian operations.

Position : Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Reporting : Director Finance & Accounts

Location : Bangalore, India

Role & Profile Description :

The position works closely with Director F&A and business managers and is responsible for providing the financial data and analysis the BU heads need to make key operational and financial decisions. This is an individual contributing role, however, requires close collaboration with various functions and stakeholders. The person will be responsible for supporting the annual budgeting process, managing cash flow forecast models, variance analysis, and other financial performance tools.

An ideal candidate is an MBA Finance with a past experience in a similar role in a mid-size company (300 500 employees), with global operations and customer base and is someone who is :

- Analytical & inquisitive

- Detail-oriented & driven

- Has high attention to detail

- Good at managing internal stakeholders

- A strong communicator

- Someone who enjoys using Excel and Power Point and can integrate ERP in daily work routine (Navision, SAP, Oracle, Tally)

Functional Responsibilities :

- Build and manage financial databases by organizing a wide range of data sources, specific to 5 different BUs within the company.

- Consolidate and analyze financial data taking into account company's goals and financial standing.

- Present financial summary, analysis & insight in a crisp, smart & meaningful manner through MIS/dashboards to the business with a through detailed working to back the analysis.

- Govern and report Annual Operating Plan (AOP) on weekly/monthly/quarterly basis:

- Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts (Revenue, MRR, P&L, Expense, Cashflow)

- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data

- Conduct customer and project profitability analysis

- Perform financial analysis of the business performance specific to each units unique business model, pricing, revenue & margins

- Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance to derive insights for the BU heads for timely decision making

- Performs ad hoc analysis for executives as required

- Assist in building financial decks for the purpose of the Board & Investor reviews

Qualifications & Experience : 

- B.com or M.com degree holder +

- An MBA finance from a reputed institute

- Minimum 7+ years of experience in similar role

- Must have worked in companies conducting business in international geographies, especially US and Europe