Assistant Manager - Business Finance

Purpose/Objective

To support the FP&A function in delivering accurate and timely budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, financial analysis, and business performance insights.
The role will assist in data consolidation, variance analysis, management reporting, and stakeholder coordination, while developing core financial planning and analytical capabilities to strengthen the organization's decision-making process and build a sustainable talent pipeline for future FP&A leadership requirements.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- Support the preparation of monthly MIS, management reports, and performance dashboards by consolidating financial and operational data from various sources.
- Assist in annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning exercises by collecting inputs, validating data, and maintaining planning templates.
- Perform variance analysis of actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting key business drivers and trends.
- Support the preparation of financial presentations, business review decks, and management reports for leadership discussions and decision-making.
- Coordinate with business, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to obtain timely information and ensure accuracy of reporting deliverables.
- Maintain financial databases, reporting models, and planning templates while ensuring data integrity and compliance with established processes.
- Analyze operational and financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improving business performance.
- Support process improvement and automation initiatives by identifying manual activities, enhancing reporting efficiency, and adopting digital tools.
- Ensure timely completion of reporting calendars, adherence to governance requirements, and compliance with internal financial controls.
- Continuously build functional knowledge in FP&A, financial modelling, business analytics, and stakeholder management to support future growth within the organization.

Technical Competencies

Budgeting and Forecasting,MIS reporting,Variance analysis,Automations

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) qualified or pursuing candidates preferred.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in FP&A, MIS Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Audit, or related finance functions.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting concepts, with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.
) and data visualization tools such as Power BI, SAC, or Tableau will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and meet tight reporting deadlines.