Manager - Planning & Reporting

Job Description

The Manager will be responsible to drive key deliverables in relation to financial reporting, analysis, Budgeting/Forecasting and Client reporting at Americas level in collaboration with Americas Regional / Market Teams, Group FPA and Group FAR teams. The Manager will be part of Americas Planning Reporting Centre of Excellence (PRCoE) team based out of Bangalore. As part of this role, the Manager will be required to work across a broad stakeholder group in the Americas region to drive group/regional reporting FPA requirements. This role requires the candidate to be available during US hours (5:00 PM IST to 2:00 AM IST) for 10 working days per month. The remaining working days will follow UK hours (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM IST). Flexibility to adjust work timings according to business requirements is essential. Job Description: Main Responsibilities Track, coordinate, communicate, and oversee all Regional FPA requirements in close collaboration with the Head of FPA. Lead and manage the offshore regional FPA team, ensuring efficient delivery of all activities and functions from a regional FPA perspective. Support and work collaboratively with wider finance team both centrally and with regions and practice areas Manage key deliverables during month close process as per agreed timelines along with ensuring delivery of quality results to key stakeholders (Regional Finance team, Group FPA and GFAR teams). Supporting Americas Region Markets in budget, quarterly monthly forecast submission and challenging markets on assumptions, appropriate use of account lines, brands, functions, segments, and classification of exceptional items. Partner with Group FPA and Group FAR teams to drive analytics, compliance, quality, and timeliness in month-end reporting. Assist in preparing periodic (monthly/quarterly/annual) reporting packs submission and review of the same including performance dashboards presentations. Monitoring providing solutions on the Forecast Budget reporting and data modelling to analyse the movements. Identify automation requirements and collaborate with CI team to help deliver automation solutions. Manage ad hoc requests from Americas Regional Market team, cascade crucial information to markets, and drive compliance. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Qualified Account with 7+ years or MBA/ finance graduate with 12+ years progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Experience in a managerial or leadership role. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Advanced Excel and Modelling skills Exposure to SAP BPC (Business Planning Consolidation) SAC would be an added advantage. A candidate who has an analytical bent of mind and provides insights when distributing a report or analysis having the ability to tell the story behind the data in view. Strong understanding of the concept of materiality in terms of work performed and the audience it is to be presented to. Takes a top-down approach to analysis and investigation. Start from the highest level and go into the detail. Be aware of the "big picture" reason for the analysis and be able to come back to the high level after doing detailed work analysis PERSONAL JOB ATTRIBUTES/CAPABILITIES Proactive approach and able to show initiative Excellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levels Should demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities. Agile and flexible to changing and adhoc requirements Daring to ask questions, highlight issues, and willingness to go extra mile to meet customer expectations. Location: Bangalore Brand: Bcoe Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent