FP&A - Assistant Manager

Job Description

Title: FPA Assistant Manager Location: Bangalore, India Role overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager - FPA to join our Business Finance team . Reporting to the Manager - FPA, the candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, financial modelling, and performance analysis. This role requires a strong financial acumen, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams. The ideal candidate should have up to 3 years of relevant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis , preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth industry. How you will create impact: Responsibilities: Budgeting Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts by collaborating with business stakeholders. Ensure budgets align with strategic objectives and financial constraints. Financial Modelling Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue projections, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making. Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing for business cases. Variance Performance Analysis: Perform budget vs actual analysis by scrutinizing the general ledger. Identify key variances, cost drivers, and revenue trends, providing actionable insights. Management Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with key business metrics. Assist in board presentations, investor decks, and leadership updates. Process Efficiency Improvement: Identify gaps in financial processes and drive automation or efficiency improvements in reporting. Support in implementing new FPA tools and dashboards for real-time analytics. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Business Heads to drive data-driven decisions. Support ad-hoc analysis for pricing strategies, partner negotiations, and new business initiatives. Essential qualifications: Education: CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Experience: Up to 3 years in financial planning, FPA, business finance, or accounting. Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities. Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Power BI, SQL, or automation tools is a plus. Experience with ERP/financial software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar). Analytical Communication Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders. Work Ethic Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. A team player with a proactive and ownership-driven approach. What We Offer: A dynamic and high-growth work environment. Exposure to strategic finance and senior leadership interactions . Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities . A collaborative and learning-driven culture. Interview rounds assessments: Table for Two: A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay. Beyond the Bio: A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics. Manager Meetup: A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth. Hot Seat: A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the company s core values and long-term plans. Why TerraPay: TerraPay is a global money movement player on a mission to build a borderless financial world. We believe payments should be instant, reliable, transparent, seamless, and fully compliant. Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and financial institutions. We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists. Read more about TerraPay here. Our culture core values: At TerraPay, we don t just talk about our values we live by them. Humility, ownership responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be. With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities . Explore more vacancies here . Click here to see what our employees feel about TerraPay. Stay connected with TerraPay on LinkedIn .