Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting (Functions)

The Assistant Manager will support a variety of financial and budget related activities, including month end close, annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly forecasts, financial reporting, and analysis for the regions functional and overhead costs (Facilities, Premises, Executive Management, New Business, Technology, HR, Finance, Legal, Comms, Ops., etc.)

This role will be part of the Americas PRCoE, based in Bangalore. Reporting directly to the Americas PCoE Senior Manager, with a dotted line to the North America Onshore Manager of Functions, the Assistant Manager will collaborate closely with onshore and offshore teams. Success in this role will require strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment.

This role requires the candidate to be available during US hours (5:00 PM IST to 2:00 AM IST) for 10 working days per month. The remaining working days will follow UK hours (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST). Flexibility to adjust work timings according to business requirements is essential.

Job Description:

Budgeting and Forecasting Support:

• Collaborate with budget owners to gather input for forecasts and budgets, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Assist in reforecasting efforts and scenario planning to address any changes or new initiatives impacting overhead costs.
• Input data into the forecasting tool after gathering relevant forecast/budget data.
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, highlighting key trends and potential areas of concern.
• Provide value-added insights into spend patterns, cost drivers, and variances to support decision making.
• Review and validate BPC SAC system outputs post submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Cost Tracking Monitoring:

• Maintain and update vendor trackers to monitor spend by vendor, project, cost centers, and expense type, ensuring proper allocation.
• Analyze vendor level spend data, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost optimization, using data from Coupa.
• Monitor expense account activity by functional areas to ensure accurate reporting and allocation of expenses, including tracking cross-charges and reviewing TE expenses via the Concur system.

Month End Close Process Support:

• Prepare month end accruals, journal entries and reconciliations for functional and overhead costs.
• Work with Controllership to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial reporting complies with audit requirements.

Business Partnering:

• Engage with various departments and budget owners to gather and validate data, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Support and work collaboratively with wider FPA team, Commercial Finance and Operational Finance
• Interact with colleagues at Global level in respect of spend or associated recharges.

Candidate Qualifications

Academics/Work Experience:

• Qualified accountant with 4 - 6 years relevant experience or Graduate/ Post graduate in in Finance, Accounting with 9 - 11 years relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reference formulas, charts, modeling, etc).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP BPC and Tableau

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies or patterns in data.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and multitasking as needed.
• Eagerness to grow and develop expertise in finance and analytic roles.
• Proactive, self-motivated, accountable in handling responsibilities.
• Clear and concise communications skills for presenting data and reports effectively.