Manager - FP&A (Consolidation)

Job Title: Assistant Manager/Manager – FP&A (Consolidation)

Work Location: Bangalore (Hybrid Model)
Experience: 6 - 10 Years
Reporting to: Senior Director, Finance
Academic Credentials: A Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred. Additional qualifications such as ICWA/CFA/MBA Finance/CA Inter/CWA Inter/M.Com and related professional certifications can be considered.

Job Brief:

As an Assistant Manager/Manager in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will be responsible for preparing segment P&L, consolidating financial statements, managing balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and ensuring accurate external reporting. You will drive annual planning, financial forecasting, and variance analysis while collaborating with budget owners and accounting teams for monthly closing, accruals, and reconciliations. Additionally, you will support Board-level reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

• Consolidate financial statements across multiple segments and legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Prepare and review the consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for internal and external reporting.
• Support monthly financial close, working closely with accounting teams to validate accounting entries and accrual estimates.
• Ensure financial reporting is aligned with business operations, including segment-wise cost allocations.
• Manage financial reporting at a consolidated level, analyzing revenue trends and cost structures to explain variances between actuals, forecasts, and plans.
• Ensure compliance with external reporting requirements, including reporting to the Board and other regulatory bodies.

Capex & Treasury Support:

• Track and monitor actual capital expenditures (Capex) against forecasted budgets.
• Support banking and treasury functions by providing insights into cash flows and liquidity management.

ERP & Systems Management:

• Support ERP system implementation and data integrity for financial reporting tools.
• Ensure consistency in financial data across ERP (NetSuite, NSPB, or similar tools) and reporting systems.
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Board & External Reporting:

• Prepare Board-level presentations detailing profitability, financial trends, and business direction.
• Develop and track key financial metrics and dashboards for executive reporting.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking analysis, including industry and SaaS-related revenue metrics.
• Maintain a structured reporting calendar to ensure timely and accurate financial deliverables.

Business Finance:

• Own and manage budgets for assigned cost centers, ensuring accurate financial planning, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, risk tracking, and management reporting.
• Drive the development of the annual budget, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and month-end close processes.
• Develop and manage financial forecasts that accurately predict business performance and highlight variances, opportunities, and risks.
• Monitor and control costs by working closely with business leaders, ensuring financial discipline and cost optimization.
• Oversee the monitoring of invoices through Accounts Payable and ensure correct accruals and deferrals for accurate P&L reporting.
• Track purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and committed costs such as open POs, HC requisitions, and backfills.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• 6-10 years of experience in FP&A, financial reporting, and consolidation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and external reporting requirements.
• Expertise in preparing consolidated financial statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheet management.
• Experience with external reporting, Board-level presentations, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and geographies.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvements.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, driving financial strategy and insights for a global organization. If you are a results-driven finance professional with a strong background in FP&A and financial reporting, we encourage you to apply!