Forecast Execution Mumbai PPNR Governance Lead

Job Description

This role of Forecast Execution Mumbai PPNR Governance Lead is responsible for PPNR Process and calendar management during QMMF, CCAR and Operating Plan processes. This role will also work closely with the PPNR workstream teams leads in New York and FP&A stakeholders in New York, Mumbai and other locations to drive ongoing issue resolution during these forecasting processes. This role will also partner with Global FP&A Risk and Control to manage Issues related to PPNR workstream and for coordination during internal and regulator audits. This role will also help ensure adherence to firm-wide policy and regulatory requirements (MCA, records management) for the PPNR workstream. Additionally this role will partner with the other Forecast Execution teams to support calendar and process management for Operating Plan across the entire process and will be responsible to develop appropriate communications to all workstreams for Operating Plan and outlook. This role requires significant interactions with FP&A and Capital Planning teams, Global FP&A Risk and Controls team, and Finance and Risk forecasting workstreams. The lead will also work closely with the other Forecast Execution teams Process Management and Oversight & Governance team and Process design team to ensure effective design and smooth execution.This is a very important role for Forecast Execution, FP&A and Citi, as the individual in charge will oversee critical processes that will have strategic implications both internally and externally. Ideal candidates have an in-depth knowledge and experience in business planning and/or capital planning, governance and controls for planning activities and experience in problem solving in time sensitive challenging situations. Role Outline / Job Profile:
• Lead Forecast Execution Mumbai PPNR Governance team and partner with PPNR workstream team leads in NY to manage and oversee creation of PPNR forecasts during QMMF, CCAR and Operating Plan processes.
• Drive the production and execution of PPNR forecasting calendar during QMMF, CCAR and Operating Plan
• Ensure adherence to the governance and controls of all multi year forward looking processes by PPNR workstream
• Drive resolution of issues related to PPNR workstream and coordinate PPNR workstream readiness during internal and regulator audits
• Ensure adherence of PPNR workstream to firm-wide policy and regulatory requirements (MCA, records management, etc.)
• Partner with the other Forecast Execution teams to support calendar and process management for Operating Plan across the entire process
• Responsible to develop appropriate and timely communications including calendar and detailed instructions to all workstreams for Operating Plan and, where relevant, outlook
• Lead process improvement discussion with all stakeholders and partner with Technology / Operations to ensure system readiness in line with agreed on calendar and guidelines
• Partner with FP&A teams (incl. Mumbai Tools and Process workgroup) to identify and resolve issues related to forecasting processes and tools
• Appropriately assess risks, demonstrating consideration for the firms reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• Chartered Accountant or MBA Finance with at least 12 years of FP&A experience
• Consistently demonstrates strong leadership to handle complex problems and solutions impacting multiple businesses and functions
• Tenacity, with the flexibility and ability to work under changing circumstances
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and assess complex processes and issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders
• Understanding and knowledge of Citis management and financial reporting systems, preferred
• Strong knowledge of Citi FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Risk processes and their impact on Forecasting processes
• Ability to work with stakeholders at different levels (ranging from FP&A heads to middle management) and resolve contentious items expeditiously in a tactful manner
• Strong communications (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence senior-level executives
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive professional attitude
• Experience in driving process improvement programs and demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders without authority
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Track record of success in delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Education:Bachelor s degree/University degree, MBA preferred,

Keyskills :
root causeprocess designproblem solvingforward lookingissue resolutionbusiness planningfinancial resultsreporting systems