Assistant Manager – Financial Analyst

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Financial Analyst to support financial accounting, management reporting and FP&A activities. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to prepare accurate MIS and financial insights for business stakeholders. Exposure to taxation will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely closure.
• Prepare and analyse monthly MIS reports, financial statements and management reports.
• Support FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Analyse actual performance against budgets and forecasts and highlight key trends and variances.
• Prepare financial dashboards, management presentations and ad-hoc business analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to provide relevant financial insights for decision-making.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Assist in improving reporting processes, controls and overall finance efficiency.
• Support tax-related activities and compliance, where required.

Experience & Skills:

• 5–7 years of relevant experience across accounting, MIS reporting and FP&A.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools preferred.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines independently.
• Knowledge or experience in direct/indirect taxation would be preferred.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CA Inter/CMA Inter/MBA Finance or other relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.