Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting

This role is part of the overall UK&I FP&A team based out of Bangalore. The responsibilities include supporting the budget and forecasting process of Functional Spend across the UK&I cluster. This role will also involve review of the budgeting and forecasting process, detailed variance analysis of the spend, identifying problem areas and proposing scenario-based solutions. Additionally, this role requires analysis of time allocations and expense trends; and is expected to create and update trackers/ repositories on a monthly basis.

The role requires building and analysing functional spend of approximately £70m in central departments including IT, Finance, HR, Facilities and Legal, while supporting department leads in both review of actuals and preparation of forecasts and budgets.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

 

This person will be required to perform the following activities:

 

• Regular routine activities

• Co-ordinate, communicate and oversee all FP&A requirements in respect of Functional Spend

• Review of monthly Functional Spend submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis

• Feedback to Functional Spend department leads any identified overspends and agree remedial action as appropriate

• Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of all monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate challenge to department leads

• Preparation of Power-Point presentations to support Functional Spend reviews at departmental, UK&I & EMEA level

• Provide finance support to Functional Spend related projects or initiatives, with capability to model business case scenarios

• Support and work collaboratively with wider Functional finance team both centrally and within Service Lines

• Interact with colleagues at EMEA or Global level in respect of spend or associated recharges

• In-depth review of Functional Spend across UK&I and identify opportunities for further standardisation and efficiencies

 

 Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant 5+Years PQE (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

• Previous experience of FP&A

• Demonstrable experience of informed review and analysis of results and forecasts

• Problem-solving and analytical mindset

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure

• Excellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levels

• Advanced Excel and Modelling skills

• Experience of GL, SAC, Power BI, Planning & Consolidation Systems

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Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Bcoe

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent