Sr Manager – Country FP&A

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Designation: (Manager / Sr Manager – FP&A) Qualification: CA, MBA etc Experience: 7-9 years post qualification.(Preferably in Media & Advertising, Consulting, IT)Key Responsibilities(covering a multitude of roles): This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and strategic alignment of financial planning and analysis within the organization. 1. Budgeting & Forecasting: Financial Analysis:Provide comprehensive financial analysis to assist in strategic, operational, and financial decisions. Financial Reporting Management:Oversee the preparation and accuracy of all financial reports, including budgets, rolling forecasts, and actuals, ensuring timely and precise delivery of financial results. 2. Month end Reporting & Book closure: Assist in key month end financial activities and liaise with Shared Service team to get the accounting entry posted. Reviewing financials daily during the month-end period and reporting issues to finance management, Comparing Actual to plan/ forecast/ prior period to ensure correct month-end close &; investigating unusual postings and escalating the same to various teams. 3. Management Reporting: Flash Reporting:Deliver timely flash reports to management based on preliminary estimates. Dashboard Preparation:Create and maintain monthly dashboards that track key P&L, balance sheet, and operational KPIs at the country, brand, and practice levels. Business Impact Analysis:Support the FP&A senior lead in evaluating the financial implications of new initiatives on revenue and profitability. Compliance & Accuracy:Ensure financial reporting adheres to IFRS and Janus standards, and accurately reflects actual. Also, investigate discrepancies and escalate issues as necessary. Payroll Review:Deep Dive into Personal Costs, Dashboard Creation, and Budget Building. 4. Balance Sheet Review: Risk Assessment:Conduct risk assessments on the balance sheets of various agencies, highlighting potential issues to Finance Management. Balance Sheet Aging Analysis:Provide monthly aging analysis of balance sheet items to Finance Management. Technical Skills: Hyperion / Essbase:Experience with Hyperion (HFM) and Essbase preferable SAP:Working knowledge of SAP is advantageous. Additional Attributes: Analytical Skills:Strong analytical abilities to assess financial data and provide actionable insights. Communication:Effective communication skills to convey financial information clearly to stakeholders. Attention to Detail:Meticulous attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

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