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***This job requires fully qualified CA*** Nature of The Job This role is a strategic finance position, reporting to and working closely with the COE Lead & Stakeholders within the expanding Finance function. It is designed to provide financial insights and analytical support to the Global Central Finance Team , which is the largest and most complex centralized function within the GUS Group. The role will focus on financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, performance management, and business intelligence , ensuring that financial insights drive effective decision-making across International Business Development (IBD), Sales, and Marketing . The IBD team plays a critical role in the Groups commercial success, managing business processes for international student recruitment and supporting Business Developers, institutions, and agents. The Sales team focuses on direct student recruitment, while the Marketing team provides comprehensive services, including SEO, pay-per-click (PPC), content creation, and market insights . This position is ideal for a qualified FP&A professional seeking an opportunity to have a real business impact on an international scale by partnering with senior stakeholders, driving financial performance, and optimizing commercial strategies. Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to provide financial planning, analysis, and business intelligence to support the Global Central Finance Team the largest and most complex function within the GUS Group. By delivering data-driven insights, budgeting support, and performance management expertise , this role enables business leaders to make informed strategic decisions that drive commercial success. The role plays a key part in optimizing financial performance across International Business Development (IBD), Sales, and Marketing , ensuring that resources are effectively allocated, risks are managed, and opportunities for growth are identified. Through close collaboration with the Senior Finance Business Partner Commercial , this position helps shape financial strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize profitability on an international scale. Key Accountability Budgeting & Financial Planning Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner in collaborating with the Global Central Finance Team to develop the Central Finance Budget Coordinate with the Global Central Finance Team to confirm student recruitment targets and the associated costs for each institution. Ensure that budgets are appropriately sized and aligned with institutional agreements, adhering to the Groups financial timetable. Budget Proposal & Stakeholder Management Support the COE Lead and Global Central Finance Team in presenting budget proposals to Group institutions . Address queries, respond to challenges, and ensure alignment to secure final budget approval. Revenue Recharges & Financial Transactions Oversee the monthly recharge process for Commercial services, ensuring accurate and timely billing. Act as a liaison between Central Finance Team and Institutions to ensure smooth financial operations Forecasting & Performance Management Support the production of financial forecasts for Commercial cost centres. Work closely with the Global Central Finance Team to identify risks, opportunities, and ensure they are reflected in the forecast. Data Analysis & Insights Collect and consolidate data from multiple sources to provide insights into financial and recruitment performance. Analyze absolute and relative performance across institutions, offering data-driven recommendations. Business Case Support & Investment Analysis Assist in preparing business cases for new projects and initiatives, evaluating their financial impact and viability. Track and monitor capex spending on projects, ensuring compliance with capitalization rules and alignment with budgeted expectations. Ad Hoc Support & Strategic Contributions Provide additional support to the Senior Finance Business Partner and Commercial team on various financial matters as needed. Contribute to ongoing process improvements and \strategic financial planning efforts. Desired Profile Qualification Qualified Charted Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Skills Strong attention to detail, able to produce and review financial data to ensure accuracy Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive implementation Ability to critically analyse complex financial data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic & global environment and adapt to changing priorities Highly motivated, driven, and self-directed individual Skill in presenting financial information visually through charts, graphs, and reports Strong communication and relationship-building skills; the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance management, and the ability to provide support and productive challenge to management in order to achieve positive outcomes. Relevant Experience 5 years experience in a similar role within a large, complex international business - including financial analysis, business partnering, financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting Benefits At GUS Education India, GEI we truly believe that diverse culture, backgrounds, and experiences drive innovation. This role is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees, which includes hospitalization, accidental insurance, term insurance and Gratuity, which is over and above the compensation. To make the daily commute easier, safer, and less stressful, the company provides cab facilities to its employees to and from the workplace within 30 kilometers radius of GHMC. The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest and relaxation. Workdays are Monday to Friday and a comprehensive leave package for employee well-being is offered, which include 5 days of medical leave, 5 days of casual leave, 24 days of earned leave, 1 day of Happiness Leave, apart from 10 days of statutory leave, totaling to 45 days time off in a year. If you have the above skills then please share your CV at zoheb.sheikh@guseducationindia.com
