Summary
About the Role
Major Accountabilities :
• Design, develop and deliver Financial processes and Business insights taking the CTS Country Support function to the next level of being a trusted local Business partner operating remotely
• Lead implementation of new processes required in Financial management reporting such as Budgeting, Planning and Latest Outlook leveraging on advanced analytics and predictive modelling
• Drive financial best practices using process automation and simplification enabling more efficient management reporting and continuously improving reporting, planning and forecasting accuracy
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely CTS financial reporting & planning locally
• Establish early warning mechanism through robust Risks and Opportunities process. Challenge and investigate results with the objective of identifying gaps, recommending gap closing actions
• Support in charging model, ensuring statutory profitability is maintained – responsible for SLA, intercompany invoicing, etc.
• Ensures quick turnaround of ad-hoc analysis, providing accurate information / analysis required for timely decision making.
• Drive various ad-hoc projects. Participate in BPA Community implementation, developing best-in class CTS Finance organization.
• Drive development of analytical tools (e.g. benchmarking, resource allocation tool for projects)
• Drive transition of processes, change management and ensure business continuity.
Competencies:
• Chartered Accountant or MBA (Finance) from reputed institute
• Fluent English
• 8-12 years’ experience in financial reporting & accounting, planning & budgeting in a multinational company
• Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail
• Understanding of ERPs and reporting tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to create and present management dashboards; story telling skills
• Strong sense of urgency in solving problems, getting work done, also through
others in his/her coordination role
• Managing transaction simplification / process automation / data standardization
• Driving large project change management / end-to-end processes
• Experience in advanced Financial analytics and predictive modelling
• Can Implement exception-based and insight-driven activities
• Strong at working cross-functionally / collaborating among business and finance people
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