Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts

Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts 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 5–7 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