Finance Leader, Financial Controls and Reporting (South Asia)

Job Description

Finance Leader, Financial Controls and Reporting (South Asia) OverviewThe FP&A function manages all aspects of management reporting encompassing budgeting and forecasting, business analytics, strategic and customer planning for the South Asia division. This includes the management and execution of the corporate reporting and planning requirements.This team is responsible for supporting the team across a broad spectrum of strategic processes and initiatives while managing and executing the corporate reporting and planning requirements.RoleThis position leads the financial close process through the analysis of variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers and initiatives. The position reports to the DFO, South Asia.Drive the development of the business plans and work to develop the annual plan and budget process. Also be responsible for ensuring accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tool as well as for the compilation, timely completion and submission of the Preliminary Budget Review Template and Division President Review Template. Towards the above, developing, setting and driving engagement & financial strategies & actions aligned with Mastercard imperatives & customer verticals and segments. Developing strong relationships and working rhythm with x-functional teams to achieve outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesotImplement and maintain processes to ensure effective and timely generation of regional revenue forecasts and budgets.otDrive strategic planning sessions by developing engagement and reporting processes between RHQ, Divisions, International Markets (IMK) and various functional groups. otDrive the development of the business plans and work to develop the annual plan and budget process. Also be responsible for ensuring accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tool as well as for the compilation, timely completion and submission of the Preliminary Budget Review Template and Division President Review Template.otDevelop engagement and reporting processes between RHQ, Divisions, International Markets (IMK) and various functional groups and within the DivisionotGenerate pertinent performance information and analysis on key revenue drivers. Identify and communicate revenue risks and opportunities. otPrepare and review management reporting packages and financial presentations for Divisional, Regional Management, IMK and other ad-hoc business reviews.otReview and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis. Develops and/or continues improve in-region and corporate financial analysis and reporting.otCollaborate with Regional Business Development team to include the analysis of underpinning assumptions in the management reporting process. otProvide leadership and guidance to Divisional Finance teams on use of Hyperion for revenue forecasting. otApply strategic understanding of business dynamics in regional markets and competitive forces in driving creative responses and formulating mitigating strategies.otSupport continuous reviews of existing processes to assess operational efficiency and development and implementation of process improvements to ensure processes meet present and anticipated needs of internal customers, members, and other stakeholdersAll about you:otChartered Accountant or CPA or MBA Finance with advanced knowledge and experience with all phases of financial planning and management 8-10 years of experienceotGood knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g. Hyperion and Oracle) otStrong analytical and proven problem solving skillsotSelf-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating in a team environment.otAbility to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracyotAbility to manage multiple activities of different nature in a condensed timeframeotExcellent communication and presentation skills otBroad understanding of all the different areas of financeotGood understanding of reporting, forecasting and budgeting techniques. otStrong strategic thinking and business understanding.otStrong relationship management and networking skills.,

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