Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Job description

Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting • Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and rolling forecast processes for assigned business units or functions. • Develop and maintain driver‑based financial models for revenue, margins, headcount, Opex, and Capex. • Identify risks and opportunities through proactive financial analysis and scenario planning. Performance Management & Analysis • Analyze actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key performance drivers. • Provide clear and concise financial commentary and insights to senior management. • Monitor business KPIs and link operational performance with financial outcomes. Management Reporting & MIS • Prepare and review monthly management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations. • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial data used for reporting. • Standardize and automate MIS reporting using advanced analytical tools. Business Partnering • Act as a finance business partner to functional leaders (Sales, Operations, HR, Technology, etc.). • Support strategic initiatives through what‑if analysis, ROI assessments, and profitability analysis. • Drive cost optimization initiatives and support productivity improvement programs. Month-End & Close Support • Partner with accounting teams to validate actuals, accruals, and allocations from an FP&A perspective. • Ensure alignment between management reporting and statutory financials. Process Improvement & Transformation • Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of FP&A processes. • Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and reporting automation. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function. Team Leadership (if applicable) • Guide, review, and mentor FP&A analysts. • Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of outputs. Qualifications Educational Qualifications • CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred • M.Com with strong FP&A experience may be considered Experience • 5–10 years of relevant experience in FP&A / Business Finance / Management Reporting • Experience in GCC, Shared Services, or Corporate FP&A environments preferred • Hands‑on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering • Prior experience in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration