REF103105I- Assistant Manager - FPNA- Pune- UK Shift (WFO only)

Job Location- Pune (Viman Nagar)

Shift- UK Shift (WFO only)

Job Purpose

• Provide analytical and operational support to the onshore OPCE finance team
• Support forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, and personnel reporting
• Prepare standardized financial files, headcount analysis, reporting packs, and management deliverables
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to processes

Key Responsibilities

1. Forecasting (FC)

• Communicate monthly forecast and reporting timelines to stakeholders
• Maintain submission trackers and follow up for deliverables
• Support forecast cycles by refreshing templates, reports, and decks
• Calculate personnel costs based on FTE inputs
• Update reporting unit forecasts and workforce tracking files
• Validate data completeness and flag exceptions
• Support personnel-related adjustments (FX, accruals, mobility, etc.)
• Assist in headcount reporting and headcount impact analysis
• Support variance analysis and investigation commentary

2. Month-End Close (MEC)

• Prepare and update month-end review files
• Investigate variances and update commentary
• Run allocation and validation processes (e.g., Clickview)
• Ensure accurate cost centre allocation to reporting units
• Investigate allocation issues and support resolution
• Communicate MEC status to OPCE, GFA, and CPCE teams
• Notify stakeholders once MEC actuals are finalized

3. Management & Group Reporting

• Update and submit Rubik R110 reports for headcount reporting
• Prepare GSM packs explaining personnel expense movements
• Support Group and HQ reporting using standard templates
• Ensure timely submission of all reporting deliverables

4. Budget Support

• Support cost centre planning and create planning files
• Coordinate with stakeholders to collect budget inputs
• Maintain trackers and ensure submission completeness
• Assist in UAT testing of budget templates
• Support users during budget preparation (guidance & training)
• Communicate timelines and track submissions
• Maintain master budget files post freeze
• Support personnel budgeting and variance analysis
• Validate budget submissions against historical and forecast data
• Prepare visuals (YoY analysis, headcount charts, bridge charts)
• Support R110 and GSM budget submissions
• Ensure adherence to formats, deadlines, and quality standards

5. TOA & Access Support

• Send monthly TOA communications for team/role changes

6. Ad Hoc & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to ad hoc queries related to forecasts, budgets, and actuals
• Support onshore OPCE analysts with additional requests
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries and clarify requirements
• Provide status updates and escalate issues when necessary

7. Automation & Process Standardization

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Drive standardization initiatives across reporting and analysis processes

CA/CPA commerce graduate