Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingLead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and rolling forecast processes for assigned business units or functions.Develop and maintain driver‑based financial models for revenue, margins, headcount, Opex, and Capex.Identify risks and opportunities through proactive financial analysis and scenario planning.Performance Management & AnalysisAnalyze actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key performance drivers.Provide clear and concise financial commentary and insights to senior management.Monitor business KPIs and link operational performance with financial outcomes.Management Reporting & MISPrepare and review monthly management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial data used for reporting.Standardize and automate MIS reporting using advanced analytical tools.Business PartneringAct as a finance business partner to functional leaders (Sales, Operations, HR, Technology, etc.).Support strategic initiatives through what‑if analysis, ROI assessments, and profitability analysis.Drive cost optimization initiatives and support productivity improvement programs.Month-End & Close SupportPartner with accounting teams to validate actuals, accruals, and allocations from an FP&A perspective.Ensure alignment between management reporting and statutory financials.Process Improvement & TransformationDrive standardization, simplification, and automation of FP&A processes.Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and reporting automation.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function.Team Leadership (if applicable)Guide, review, and mentor FP&A analysts.Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of outputs.QualificationsEducational QualificationsCA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferredM.Com with strong FP&A experience may be consideredExperience5–10 years of relevant experience in FP&A / Business Finance / Management ReportingExperience in GCC, Shared Services, or Corporate FP&A environments preferredHands‑on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and business partneringPrior experience in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration