Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting

This role is part of the overall UKI FPA team based out of Bangalore. The responsibilities include preparation of the Annual budget, Monthly forecasting and month end process for Media line of Business. Revenue and Staff Costs at Client Level and Channel Level. This role will involve preparation of the base budgets and forecasts plus review of same, including detailed variance analysis, identifying problem areas and proposing scenario-based solutions . This role will be required to maintain and update various formats, trackers/repositories as required from time to time.

The candidate will report to the FPA Senior Manager and is expected to work in collaboration with Commercial Finance, Operational Finance and Client/Brand teams and other UK stakeholders.

Job Description:

This person will be required to perform the following activities:

Regular routine activities

• Co-ordinate, communicate and oversee all FPA requirements in respect of [service line] for Channel level Revenue and Staff Costs
• Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of all monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate liaison with and challenge to client leads
• Submission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System
• Review and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis
• Share forecasts and budgets with [Media] Commercial Finance leads, communicating identified variances, risks and agree remedial action as appropriate
• Preparation of Power-Point presentations to support [service line] reviews at Capability / Channel / Practice Area level
• Trend analysis including review and validation of Salesforce pipeline to inform analysis and forecasts
• Monthly interaction with Client Accounting teams to understand deviations in actual performance and incorporate into monthly analysis and future forecast impact
• Feed into monthly close process to ensure key accruals and inaccuracies have been resolved in liaison with Financial Control
• Provide monthly commentary analysis to Market FPA team and resolve any queries
• Produce monthly and other reporting requirements of the Service Line
• Support and work collaboratively with wider FPA team, Commercial Finance and Operational Finance
• In-depth review of Media Service revenue and identify opportunities for further standardization and efficiencies
• Maintain Excel and other formats required by the team
• Submission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System
• Review and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis

Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant 5+Years PQE (ACCA/CIMA or MBA with 8-10 years of Experience or equivalent)
• Previous experience of FPA
• Demonstrable experience of informed review and analysis of results and forecasts
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
• Excellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levels
• Advanced Excel and Modelling skills
• Experience of GL, SAC, Power BI, Planning Consolidation Systems

Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Bcoe

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent