Assistant Manager– Finance Controlling

Key Responsibilities · Leadership & Team Management o Support the Management in executing the Finance controlling strategy and operating model. o Manage, coach, and develop a team of analysts; ensure performance, accountability, and continuous skill enhancement. o Provide regular feedback, conduct performance discussions, and maintain clarity of goals and expectations. o Deliver technical and functional training to strengthen the team’s capabilities. · Financial Management & Oversight o Lead and oversee all financial support activities for assigned units, directly and through the team: o Manage weekly and monthly close activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial results at unit/district/region/division levels. o Review financial transactions for correctness, compliance with contracts, and policy adherence. o Oversee payables, receivables, fixed assets, chargebacks, and other unit-level financial components. o Ensure timely and accurate billing in line with contractual requirements. o Complete all internal and external reporting, dashboards, and analytics packs. · Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support o Collaborate closely with GMs, District Managers, RVPs, and Segment Finance teams. o Support financial decision-making through variance analysis, cost reviews, projections, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvement recommendations. o Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and margin targets. o Respond to queries from Management and prepare ad hoc analyses for internal customers. · Financial Planning & Analysis o Drive preparation and validation of budget and forecast submissions. o Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and standardization of financial data across reporting cycles. o Review analytical models, use of assumptions, and alignment with business performance trends. · Receivables & Billing Support o Support and monitor receivable management activities. o Coordinate with transversal finance teams, unit teams, and clients to resolve billing or remittance issues. o Implement best practices to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding positions. · Process Improvement & Operational Excellence o Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate redundant work, and enhance automation. o Promote standardization of reporting, documentation, and methodologies. o Escalate risks early and propose solutions to address potential operational issues. · Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

 

o Communicate progress, insights, challenges, and recommendations effectively to senior leadership. o Present findings to strategic stakeholders, translating complex financial information into business-friendly insights. o Maintain high levels of customer service orientation when working with global/internal partners. · Training & Development o Complete all mandatory training and proactively discuss learning needs with leadership. o Build a culture of continuous development within the team.