Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Purpose/Objective

Drive the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management information systems (MIS) to enable data-driven decision-making.
Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to the Board, Promoters, Management, JVs, and regulatory stakeholders while championing automation, budget governance, EBITDA optimization, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities of Role

MIS & Management Reporting: • Finalize Quarterly Board Meeting presentations (4 days prior to Board Meeting) • Finalize Annual Report financials/numbers (10 days prior to circulation of Annual Report) • Prepare Promoters MIS / Promoter Review Presentation including MWP monitoring (12th of every month) • Prepare Monthly MPD (10th of every month) • IOAGPL / SMART Meter / MPD review and support to JVs (18th of every month) Reporting Accuracy & Automation: • Enhance accuracy in Monthly & Quarterly Reporting (UP & ROA) with Variance Analysis (15th of every month); Volume MIS (7th of every month) • Respond to regulatory and other stakeholder requirements within 3 days • Drive automation of MIS, budgeting and pending activities (Capex, Provision & Reclass) Audit Management: • Identify potential audit issues and keep detailed explanations/notes ready (7 days prior to Board Meeting) Budget Planning & Review: • Prepare and finalize Original Budget (20th Feb) as per group/NFA guidelines • Update Revised Budget as required (H1 Revised by 15th Sep) EBITDA Forecasting: • Identify potential upside/downside of gas cost (weekly) • Balance sales pricing with budgeted EBITDA and market demand (weekly) Leadership & Coordination: • Lead and develop the FP&A team; coordinate cross-functionally with Accounts, Business, Operations and Pricing teams for reporting alignment.

Technical Competencies

Data Analytics & Reporting,Stakeholder Management,Financial Modelling & Automation,Audit & Financial Governance,Variance Analysis & Cost Control,Budgeting & Forecasting,MIS & Management Reporting,Financial Planning & Analysis

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CMA Work Experience: 12+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, MIS, budgeting and management reporting Strong exposure to board reporting, variance analysis, EBITDA forecasting and audit coordination Experience in reporting automation and working with JVs Preferred Industry: Experience in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector and related industries such as energy, utilities, or infrastructure is highly preferred.