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Overview:The role is responsible for providing strong financial support to business teams through insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and effective financial controls. The position plays a key role in tracking financial performance, supporting decisions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strengthening financial governance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, support audits and close processes, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, including IPO readiness.Partner with business teams to provide financial insights, performance tracking, and decision support to drive informed business outcomes.Prepare and analyze monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports, including variance analysis (Budget vs Actual vs Outlook) and present findings to management.Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and documentation; support statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and limited reviews.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, and internal financial requirements.Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking exercises, including monitoring budget adherence and identifying cost optimization opportunities.Monitor working capital, cash flows, and key financial metrics; highlight risks and opportunities to stakeholders.Support IPO readiness initiatives, including financial documentation, process strengthening, governance requirements, and coordination with advisors.Identify process gaps and inefficiencies, and support the implementation of improved financial controls and standard operating procedures.Provide backup support during peak periods and team member absences; handle ad-hoc finance projects and management requests as needed.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial close activities.Accuracy and quality of MIS reports and variance analysis with minimal post-close adjustments.Adherence to budgets and the effectiveness of forecasting accuracy.Audit outcomes, including timely closure of audit observations and minimal audit findings.Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements without delays or penalties.Effectiveness in monitoring and improving working capital metrics (e.g., DSO, DPO, cash conversion cycle).Contribution to cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.Stakeholder satisfaction and quality of financial insights provided to business teams.Readiness and progress on IPO-related financial documentation and governance milestones (if applicable).Candidate Skills and AttributesStrong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and financial analysis.Proven experience in MIS reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.Knowledge of audit processes, regulatory compliance, and internal financial controls.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams and senior stakeholders.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.Proficiency in Excel and financial systems/ERP tools; ability to work with large datasets.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.High level of integrity, ownership, and commitment to accuracy and compliance.Experience RangeExperience: 6+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, controllership, or finance business partnering roles.Prior experience in audit support, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting is required.Experience in a high-growth environment, IPO preparation, or listed company reporting is an added advantage.Exposure to working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership is preferred.