Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide financial advice and guidance to the business leaders of a large profit centre within a market in support of the achievement of revenue, profit and/or margin targets. This position will be part of the Americas Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence (PRCoE), based in Bangalore, India, and will report directly to the Americas Associate Director of Planning & Reporting Centre of Excellence. The candidate will collaborate closely with other commercials, clients, controllers & FP&A, as well as with onshore teams. This role will lead a team who will provide comprehensive support for all commercial finance related activities across the specific practice that he or she is allocated upon. This role requires the candidate to be available during partial UK / US hours (3:00 PM IST to 12:00 AM IST). Flexibility to adjust work timings according to business requirements is essential. Job Description: Key responsibilities: Reviews and provides advice on strategic financial plans in partnership with business leaders Partners to provide insight and challenge through financial analysis to enable business partners to make key decisions and achieve targets Supports client and vendor negotiations by providing analytical insight and ensuring optimal balance of pricing, early payment discounts, rebates and volume commitments (where applicable) Analyses consolidated budgets and forecasts, and provides interpretation, insight and guidance Identifies and drives operational improvement through analysis of financial plans, management information and performance Works with business leaders to understand short, medium and long-term resource requirements and impact on forecasts and budgets Supports analysis of client profitability and identifies and supports initiatives to improve profitability/margin Supports the Operational Finance Director, Financial Controller and / or Market FD, as necessary with high quality and insightful analysis as requested from time to time and works with them to deliver impact with the business Supports the implementation of best practice financial planning techniques in line with business needs and supports initiatives to improve the quality and consistency of business and finance data Revenue & cost forecasting, variance analysis and tracking. Setting margin and profitability targets and analyzing performance, identifying and monitoring underlying drivers of cost and revenue variances between actual vs. forecast/budget, highlighting issues and margin impact where necessary Pricing and staff plan optimization, including time reporting and staffing reconciliations Contract review in partnership with Legal department and contract compliance management Working capital management – WIP/AR/Media Liability reporting Oversee intercompany agreements and manage cross charges This position is responsible for handling highly confidential information, requiring an ability to maintain and display high ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, and exemplary judgment with respect to such information Support executive business reporting including monthly financial package Supply ad-hoc financial information and analysis as and when required Work with client teams to ensure revenue tracking systems are up to date Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed - Assist Commercial Finance Business Partners with special projects. Assist with providing advice on strategic financial plans in partnership with business leaders to make key decisions and achieve targets Provide support identifying and driving operational improvement through analysis of financial plans Support analysis of client profitability and identify and support initiatives to improve profitability/margin Facilitate management of revenue forecast in MSFT D365 and pipeline within Salesforce This position is responsible for handling highly confidential information, requiring an ability to maintain and display high ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, and exemplary judgment with respect to such information. Client Audit Co-Ordination Support with the RFI/RFP Support with overall AR and write off management process. Candidate Qualifications Academics/Work Experience: Qualified CA / ACCA or CPA with 4+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. CMA / CIMA / CA Inter with 7+ years of similar experience as stated above. Technical Competencies: Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling, etc.).Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as D365, SAP BPC, Workday, Tableau, and Concur. Understanding around commercial aspects and good knowledge around forecasting, and reporting. Key Attributes: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage complex data. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and lead teams through change. Superior organizational skills, outstanding attention to detail, and strong project management/customer service skills Strong analytical, solution-oriented thinking with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Self-motivated, independent thinker, with a proactive approach to problem solving Ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills Location: Bangalore Brand: Bcoe Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent