Key Responsibilities
Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with senior management.
- Prepare and consolidate annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Ensure alignment between budgetary goals, operational objectives, and overall FP&A processes.
Cost Management & Billing
- Oversee the accurate allocation of costs to each cost center.
- Provide guidance to department heads on cost allocation and management best practices.
- Implement methodologies for calculating service fees and cost allocations.
- Ensure accuracy and alignment of cost center allocations, direct chargebacks, and service fees with actual expenses.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Lead financial analysis and reporting functions, ensuring thorough reviews of financial data.
- Provide variance analysis and insights on actuals vs. budgets.
- Prepare and present financial reports to executive leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and financial insights.
- Communicate financial results and analysis to relevant stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Finance Operations
- Manage day-to-day finance operations, including billing and payments.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes for timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Identify and resolve issues or discrepancies during the closing process.
Management Reporting & Financial Performance
- Prepare detailed management reports highlighting financial performance and key metrics.
- Summarize financial data into concise executive summaries for management review.
- Analyze financial results and compare actual performance against budgeted figures or previous periods.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
Statutory Reporting & Tax Filing
- Managing annual audit and tax engagements, including tracking internal deadlines and coordinating with external parties such as auditors and relevant authorities.
Process Optimization & Improvement
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient financial processes.
- Drive operational excellence by optimizing cost accounting, analysis, and billing processes.
Other Responsibilities
- Provide support to other departments with financial-related inquiries.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks or assignments as required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience (minimum 4-7 years) in management accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong background in financial reporting, treasury management, and tax advisory.
- Deep understanding of finance operations and planning within a complex organizational structure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software and tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
