Commercial Finance Analyst

Role Overview: As a Commercial Finance Analyst at Dentsu, you will be reporting to the APAC Finance Director within the Technology function. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare budgets, forecasts, and monthly reports related to Business as usual (BAU) P&L, project P&L, and business cases. You will collaborate with the APAC & Global Finance function to ensure financial plans align with operational requirements and governance standards. Your role will involve analyzing cost trends, preparing cost structures for initiatives, and assisting in business case preparation. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare budgets and forecasts using financial planning tools and applications - Analyze past year and monthly cost trends - Support in preparing cost structures for various initiatives - Assist in business case preparation - Manage accounting operations including PO release, invoice approval, Interco agreements, and Interco invoicing - Prepare monthly variance analysis reports - Liaise with regional and global finance and Technology teams as needed Qualifications Required: - CMA Intermediate or CA Intermediate Additional Details: Dentsu is a global brand with a full-time and permanent contract opportunity based in Mumbai. The ideal candidate should possess basic accounting knowledge, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and finance applications.,