REF103105I- Assistant Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis- 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