Deputy Manager - Finance

Overview This role supports core FP&A and financial planning processes including Month-End Close, Forecast, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). The position partners closely with Finance, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure accurate data processing, timely submissions, and robust system solutions. A strong focus is placed on automation, digitalization, and process optimization using TM1 or HFM, SmartView, and Alteryx as core planning and analytics tools

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A processes including Month-End Closing, Forecasting, and AOP through accurate data collection, validation, and processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions to GBS and Sector teams.
• Drive automation, digitalization, and simplification of FP&A processes using advanced system and analytics tools.
• Work closely with Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders (Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Controls, etc.) to ensure scalable and reliable planning solutions.
• Partner with IT teams and external consulting houses to test planning systems during development and support enhancements.
• Proactively escalate system or data issues, coordinate action plans, and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure end-to-end system linkages (e.g., Sales Demand to COGS volume) and validate cube integrations.
• Maintain and validate master data mappings, hierarchies, and dependencies across planning and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience with hands-on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Tool expertise (mandatory): TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics) or HFM, SmartView and Alteryx.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, cubes, and data models
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience driving process automation and digital transformation
• B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related discipline)