About Conde Nast

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.

Position Overview

The Manager, FP&A will support the strategic delivery of the FP&A Centre of Excellence (CoE) and lead designated pillars within the CoE. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely reporting and analysis, while driving standardization, process improvements, and capability building as the team continues to scale.

The pillar's scope includes month-end reporting and planning (Budget and in-year forecasts), with a focus on Revenue, COGS, and OPEX. The role partners closely with global Functional Business Partnering teams and Corporate FP&A teams (UK and US) to deliver services aligned with agreed standards and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Lead team performance and ensure delivery in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Deliver standardized month-end reporting, including variance analysis of actuals vs. plan.
Support Budget and Forecast consolidation, providing first-level variance insights.
Report and analyze Revenue, COGS, and OPEX across functions and markets.
Oversee KPI reporting and perform ad hoc analysis as required.
Ensure smooth knowledge transitions, updated SOPs, and strong output quality before handoff to onshore teams.
Monitor pillar KPIs and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with global Functional Business Partnering teams.
Act as the primary escalation point for supported teams.
Conduct regular service review meetings with stakeholders.
Partner closely with the Bangalore Controlling Operations team to ensure clear handoffs and timely month-end reporting.

Continuous Improvement

Drive standardization and efficiency across reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Leverage automation and eliminate non-value-added activities.
Lead the transition of stabilized activities into the CoE.
Collaborate with Corporate FP&A and EPM/Workday teams to enhance reporting consistency and best practices.

Team Management

Manage, coach, and develop the team, including onboarding new hires.
Allocate resources effectively to meet business demands.
Foster a high-performing, engaged team culture.

Essential Skills & Requirements

8–10 years of Finance experience with proven offshore team management exposure.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior Finance leaders.
Minimum 3 years of people management experience leading teams of 4–5 members.
Strong FP&A or related experience in a similar Finance role.
Experience setting up and scaling an offshore Centre of Excellence.
Strong proficiency in reporting tools (e.g., EPM, Workday).
Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager