Assistant Manager Finance

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / FP&A professional with a strong background in financial planning, management reporting, statutory audit, financial controls, and finance transformation. The ideal candidate will bring 9+ years of experience across Big 4 assurance and corporate finance, with strong exposure to IFRS, Ind AS, US GAAP, SOX, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, month-end closing, and management reporting. Experience with SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, and finance automation will be highly valued. The role will suit a finance professional capable of combining technical accounting expertise with commercial and analytical insight, supporting senior management with accurate financial information and actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling financial estimates.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Analyse business-unit profitability, financial KPIs, operating performance, and cost drivers.
• Support management in evaluating business cases, investments, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Develop financial models and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
• Manage cash-flow forecasting, working-capital planning, and treasury requirements.

Management Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for CFO and senior management review.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and other BI tools.
• Automate recurring financial reporting and improve the efficiency and accuracy of MIS processes.
• Present financial trends, risks, opportunities, and performance indicators to stakeholders.

Financial Accounting & Closing

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Review general ledger, accruals, provisions, intercompany balances, and fixed asset accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Identify accounting issues and coordinate their resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Coordinate statutory and external audits and ensure timely completion.
• Support internal audit activities and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain effective internal financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS, and SOX/internal control requirements.
• Work with auditors, management, and cross-functional teams on complex accounting and reporting matters.

Finance Transformation & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes.
• Implement reporting, analytics, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Leverage SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, and data analytics to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Support digital transformation initiatives across finance and reporting functions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• US CPA qualification would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in finance, FP&A, audit, assurance, or consulting.
• Experience with a Big 4 firm or equivalent professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong practical knowledge of IFRS, Ind AS, and US GAAP.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit, SOX, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Advanced Excel, and financial data analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments will be preferred:

• Big 4 Audit / Assurance
• Large multinational or listed companies
• Corporate FP&A
• Finance transformation
• Management reporting and business intelligence
• Financial control and reporting
• Consulting and advisory

Key Competencies

• Financial & Commercial Acumen
• FP&A and Financial Modelling
• Financial Reporting
• Audit & Assurance
• Technical Accounting
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Finance Process Automation
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Communication & Presentation Skills

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