Assistant Director -FP&A

Job Description

Acuity Knowledge Partners Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide. The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Acuity was established as a separate business from Moodys Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder. For more information, visit www.acuitykp.com Department-Finance Position Title-Assistant Director Location - Gurgaon Department- Finance Experience- 8+yrs Key Responsibilities Responsible for MIS and Monthly management reporting by business units and cost centers. Monitoring of monthly close activities and actively collaborating with other relevant stakeholders in finance team. Responsible for monthly delivery headcount tracking and utilization metrics reporting to the senior management with detailed analysis of monthly movements and emerging trends. Work with business teams to help solve the issues around utilization reporting and management. Prepare various management reports, analyze variances, and explain key movements and trends with a valuable commentary. Assist in conducting financial due diligence on potential acquisitions including development of potential Synergies. Help in building and running financial models for potential acquisitions. Deep understanding of financial KPIs. Good working knowledge of financial models. Work on timely and accurate development of yearly budget and quarterly forecasts for sales, revenue, and expenses. Actively participating in new financial tool implementation. Assist with ad-hoc analysis on various projects for the key management as required. Provide support in building board meeting presentations, assist in ad-hoc FP&A assignments and periodic reviews with senior management. Key Competencies: CA (minimum) – Post qualification experience of 10+ years of working experience in FP&A & reporting domains including Forecast and Budgeting process primarily in Services / KPO industry. – Ability to work independently on specific tasks and supervise / provide guidance to the team on monthly deliverables and ad hoc requirements. – Exposure to working with CXO / Business Unit head level. – Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills, as evidenced by experience in utilizing those skills. – Adept at synthesizing information to generate insights. – Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. – Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines