We are seeking a highly analytical and result-oriented Assistant Manager Finance to support the organization and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Management Reporting, and Business Analytics functions. The incumbent will lead budgeting, forecasting, programme costing, SAP budget implementation, management reporting, dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group-wide annual budgeting process by coordinating with Strategic Units (SUs), Human Resources, Marketing, PMO, and Central Finance.
• Develop and communicate budgeting assumptions, timelines, templates, and guidelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional budget review meetings and finalize budget allocations.
• Lead implementation of approved budgets in SAP S/4HANA including budget uploads and validations.
• Prepare and review monthly Budget vs. Actual reports and variance analysis.
• Assist in monthly cash flow forecasts, expense analysis, and management reporting.
• Lead Group programme-wise costing for strategic planning and pricing decisions.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and executive management reports.
• Manage advances and payables portfolio including reconciliations and ageing analysis.
• Lead finance automation initiatives including AI-powered finance solutions and dashboards.
• Develop multi-year admission, revenue, and trend analysis reports. Perform other budgeting, reporting, analytical, and process improvement assignments.

Qualifications:

• ACCA / CA Finalist / CA Inter / ACMA / MBA Finance / Master's in Finance or Accounting.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Budgeting, Management Reporting, or Corporate Finance.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong FP&A and budgeting expertise.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and dashboards.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS and management reporting.
• Power BI/AI reporting tools experience is an advantage.