Senior Manager Finance & Administration

Role Overview: You are sought after to be a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at iSOCRATES in Mysuru. Your main responsibilities will revolve around budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, competitive intelligence, and corporate development. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership, business lines, and department heads to ensure financial strategies and performance targets are aligned to achieve business success at iSOCRATES. Key Responsibilities: - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across multiple business units while ensuring alignment with Indian and US financial reporting standards (IND-AS, US GAAP). - Develop and maintain financial models supporting business planning, cash flow projections, and long-term strategic initiatives in compliance with regulatory frameworks. - Conduct detailed variance analysis on financial performance, including Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, adhering to necessary standards for each jurisdiction. - Financial Reporting: - Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission to stakeholders in compliance with Indian (IND-AS) and US (US GAAP) financial reporting regulations. - Prepare management reports and presentations on financial performance, highlighting performance against budget and strategic objectives. - Financial Strategy & Advisory: - Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and implement financial strategies, considering tax planning strategies for Indian and US regulations. - Provide expert financial advice to business unit heads, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, profitability improvements, and financial efficiencies. Qualifications & Skills: - CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA / MBA in Finance or a related field, with additional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) being desirable. - 12+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting, with at least 6 years in FP&A or financial management roles. - Strong experience with financial systems, ERP software, Microsoft Excel, and financial modeling tools. - Proven ability to drive financial performance improvements through actionable insights while ensuring regulatory compliance in India and the US. - Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities with a focus on compliance and regulatory awareness. - Willingness to work from the Mysore office and in 3 PM (ET shifts).,