Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Times Network is Hiring – Assistant Manager Financial Planning & AnalysisPosition Overview: The candidate is responsible for managing the financial operations of the branded content vertical, with a focus on revenue assurance, cost provisioning, and detailed MIS reporting. The role ensures accurate tracking of event revenues and costs, supports month-end close, and provides actionable insights to business and finance stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Revenue Assurance – Branded Content- Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue from branded content deals. - Reconcile revenue between contracts, media plans, billing systems, and finance records. - Track unbilled revenue, milestones-based billing, and deferred revenue for branded content campaigns. - Identify revenue leakages, delays, or mismatches and support resolution with Sales and Operations teams. - Support monthly revenue closure and reporting.Cost Provisioning & Campaign Cost Tracking- Prepare and maintain cost provisions for branded content events (production, talent, agency, media, platform costs, etc.). - Track actual costs vs provisions and perform variance analysis. - Coordinate with content, production, procurement, and operations teams to estimate costs. - Ensure timely true-up and reversal of cost provisions.Cost Reporting & MIS- Prepare detailed cost MIS reports by event, client, brand, and platform. - Track contribution margins and event-level profitability. - Maintain cost trackers and dashboards to monitor budget utilization. - Support management reviews with accurate and timely cost insights.Financial & Performance MIS- Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports covering revenue, costs, margins, and KPIs. - Support preparation of management decks for branded content performance reviews. - Assist in automating MIS reports and improving data accuracy and turnaround time. - Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decisions.Controls, Compliance & Audit Support- Maintain proper documentation for revenue and cost entries. - Ensure adherence to internal controls, approval workflows, and accounting policies. - Support internal and statutory audits related to revenue and cost reporting.Stakeholder Coordination- Work closely with Sales, Branded Content, Production, Operations, and Finance teams. - Act as finance SPOC for campaign-level revenue and cost queries. - Support senior finance partners in business reviews and planning.Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field. - CA Inter / CMA Inter / Post Graduate preferred. - 1–4 years of experience in finance roles; experience in media, digital, advertising, or content businesses preferred. - Understanding of revenue recognition and accrual accounting. - Working knowledge of ERP systems and strong MS Excel skills; Power BI/Tableau is a plus.Skills & Competencies- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. - High attention to detail and ownership mindset. - Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines. - Good communication and stakeholder management skills. - Interest in media, content, and digital businesses.Reporting ToGeneral Manager, FinanceLocation: Mumbai

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