Manager – Finance & Accounts Operations

Job Title: Manager – Finance & Accounts Operations
Location: Pune (Work from Office)
Experience: 6–8 Years
Industry: IT Services

Key Responsibilities1. Cross-Department Financial Coordination

• Act as the liaison between Finance and HR, Admin, Travel, and Delivery teams.
• Facilitate timely reimbursements, vendor payments, and financial approvals with the accounts team.
• Communicate and monitor department-wise budgets.

2. People-Centric Financial Support

• Simplify and communicate financial policies and systems for non-finance employees.
• Respond to queries regarding expenses, taxation, invoices, or processes in collaboration with the Finance Head.
• Conduct employee awareness sessions on finance-related processes.

3. Process Vigilance & Internal Audit

• Ensure policy adherence and raise red flags on deviations or inefficiencies.
• Conduct regular checks on documentation, compliance, and reporting gaps.
• Recommend and support corrective actions proactively.

4. Data Analysis & Insights

• Work extensively with MS Excel (pivots, lookups, dashboards) for data management.
• Analyze cost patterns, flag deviations, and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor department-level financial performance and cost control measures.

5. SOP & Policy Documentation

• Draft, update, and maintain finance-related SOPs and workflows.
• Ensure all documentation is audit-ready and aligned with statutory norms.
• Support ISO/internal audit preparedness.

6. Vendor & External Coordination

• Liaise with CAs, auditors, consultants, vendors, and banks for compliance and reporting.
• Ensure timely documentation, data sharing, and statutory filings.

7. Advisory & Operational Improvements

• Advise leadership on recurring issues, system improvements, and automation.
• Recommend and implement best practices for financial efficiency.
• Champion a culture of transparency and compliance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance.
• 6–8 years of experience in finance operations, compliance, or cross-functional coordination.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel is mandatory.
• Familiarity with accounting tools/software.
• Experience in startup or services-based organizations is preferred.

Key Traits & Attributes

• Assertive & Vigilant: Able to question process owners and uphold policies.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on accuracy and process.
• People-Friendly Communicator: Able to translate finance for non-finance stakeholders.
• Organized & Dependable: Handles priorities independently with a sense of ownership.
• Leadership Readiness: Works closely with senior leadership with high accountability.

Note: Male candidates preferred to maintain demographic balance within the team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 6 years (Required)

Location:

• Pune, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person