Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description - FP&A (Key user Planning / Budgeting System)

Experience Range

2 - 5 years of experience of working in large companies

Position Objective:

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the FP&A team, for TimesPro, a market leader in the Executive Education and Professional Education sector.

The candidate will be a key contributor to our finance team, playing a vital role in driving strategic financial planning, analysis, and process optimization. This role is instrumental in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, as well as providing critical insights to support decision-making. The primary objective is to actively participate in ongoing automation initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial modelling and reporting. The incumbent will collaborate cross-functionally to identify, evaluate, and implement automation solutions, ultimately contributing to the overall financial performance and success of TimesPro. This position should attract individuals who are motivated by working and winning with the team seeing challenges as an opportunity for personal development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

1. FP&A Key User/ Super User: Prior experience of using any of the FP&A tools like Anaplan / Board / SAP BI or equivalent is required.

The role involves actively participating as a key user in the implementation of FP&A tools and systems to improve financial processes and data accuracy. Responsibilities include migrating from spreadsheets to an integrated solution, defining & controlling masters, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of advanced technologies.

2. Information Process Improvement:

Work with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement information sharing improvements for unified source of information & reporting.

Providing requirements for customization & optimization of budget monitoring systems.

3. Financial Modeling & Predictive Analysis:

Contribute to the development of advanced financial models and reporting tools. Conduct scenario analysis to assess potential impacts on financial performance.

Predictive analysis and business intelligence reports on real time basis.

Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

4. Financial Reporting and Analysis:

Prepare and distribute accurate and timely MIS reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports.

Analyze numbers, identify trends, and provide insights to management.

5. Cost Management and Optimization:

Evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.

Develop and implement cost control measures in collaboration with operational teams.

6. Business Partnering:

Collaborate with various departments to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

Act as a liaison between finance and other functions to ensure alignment of financial goals with operational objectives.

Mandatory Skills

IT skills - Knowledge in Microsoft Office especially Excel, PPT, Power BI

Domain Skills - Excellent knowledge on Financial Planning & Analysis

System User Experience - Anaplan / Board / Zoho / Hyperion or comparable software is preferred

Knowledge / Desired Skills

Analytical Thinking - ability to formulate and understand business issues, situations or problems by breaking them down into smaller parts and analyze them. Interpret data and draw conclusions and provide focused guidance.

Quality Awareness - Driven by the desire to identify, prioritize and maintain standards in order to meet internal and external demands. Focus on safeguarding and enhancing the quality of what we do in terms of accuracy, timeliness and consistent with policies, guidelines and best practices.

Flexibility - the ability to live and act in a climate of change. Handle stress and demands in a calm thoughtful manner with the ability to prioritize, monitor and control BU finance.

Attention to Detail: Precision in data analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial information.

Initiative and responsibility - Willingness to act pro-actively by identifying opportunities and anticipate changes.

Qualification

MBA, CA, CIMA or equivalent