Finance Manager

Job description

As Finance Manager at GBS BFS, you will be instrumental in managing P&L for IA IMC META region. Your responsibilities will encompass analysis and operational oversight, providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making and enhance business performance. Core duties include regular financial performance monitoring, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Periodic Financial Analysis and Metrics Management

• Drive performance to meet targets for pricing, orders, revenue, Variable Contribution Margin (VCM), fixed costs, free cash flow (FCF), and conversion. Identify opportunities for improvement in these areas.

Collaboration with Functional Leaders

• Work closely with business GM to support activities such as Pulse, SRO (Short Range Outlook), AOP (Annual Operating Plan), and related forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
• Lead and participate in monthly sessions with both operations and finance leadership to review R&O (risks and opportunities), financial performance, address variances, and align action plans.

Insight Generation and Financial Analysis

• Provide new and valuable insights through comprehensive financial analysis, supporting informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Working Capital Management

• Drive collection performance, past-due reduction, and inventory optimization through cross-functional action plans, DSO reviews, and proactive risk mitigation to achieve cash flow and working capital objectives.

Standardization and Automation Initiatives

• Promote and implement the standardization and automation of financial processes and report to drive productivity and operational efficiency across the team.
• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of recurring deliverables, including accruals, intercompany recharges, and the preparation of financial reports. Prepare leadership presentations and support monthly operating reviews.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant/master’s degree in finance, or Business Administration

Required Experience

8+ years of overall finance experience Critical

• A Capable finance professional who has the intellectual curiosity and an attitude in going above and beyond to partner with the business in commercial excellence.
• Exposure to Global Customers with ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees/customers and align and integrate with other departments / sites.
• Strategic Partner with Corporate Finance and Functional leaders to manage financial targets for the function.
• Prior exposure of driving business finance metrics
• Exposure to Tools like Power BI, Advance excel etc.
• Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Essbase, HANA/BW and Hyperion
• The ability to quickly identify subtle patterns among issues and to make consistent, timely decisions
• Strong cross functional and peer influencing skills.