Financial Planning & Analysis - Assistant Manager
Global Audit & Assurance delivers a strong foundation of audit practices for Deloitte around the world. We leverage new ideas and technologies to raise quality standards, drive growth and change, and define the audit of the future.
Role and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Responsible for the day-to-day required deliverables and be able to manage tasks independently
- Takes on full responsibility for select Profit Centres with direct coordination of reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting and working directly with the Budget Holders and extensive interaction both written and verbal
- Support Enablement Lead with monthly forecast and financial analysis process
- Understand underlying reasons for variances and communicate analysis to help leadership make value added decisions
- Create monthly reporting for Travel & Meetings, 3rd Party Professional Fees and other key cost drivers
- Coordinate with Procurement and Payables service centres for setting up and processing of 3rd party contracts and professional fees
- Perform In-depth ad-hoc analysis and working on real-time cost monitoring
- Create executive-level reports in PPT and Excel, typically for GAAL Leadership
- Develop complex financial models, when required
- Develop expertise using DTTL reporting tools and systems, such as SAP
Teaming
- Regularly assesses and recommends actions to Enablement leader to ensure the continuous improvement of team processes, skillsets, financial systems knowledge, general financial knowledge, and quality of output are highest possible; and to mitigate any related risks
Required
- 6-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, operations, preferably in MNC or global organizations
- MBA Finance / master’s in finance and accounting
- Higher order experience in financial reporting, analysis and client interactions
- Must have experience managing/supervising teams
The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and skills:
Accounting Knowledge: Understands financial accounting (income statements, balance sheets, cash flows) and financial and operational metrics/KPI’s (key performance indicators) use by professional service firms.
- Focused and capable of managing multiple time sensitive projects or activities simultaneously, with strong multi-taking abilities
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication, especially in interactions with budget holders.
Oriented: Exceptional analytical and quantitative aptitude research capabilities, and advanced attention to detail and accuracy in deliverables.
- Able to build networks within GAAL, DTTL Finance, and service center counterparts to enhance understanding of financial data.
- Proactively investigates and mitigates risks, resolves issues collaboratively, and escalates challenges with necessary.
- Works effectively within a team environment and contributes to the success of the team.
- Committed to self-development and supporting the growth of team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
Technology or other requirements:
- Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge in SAP will be an added advantage
- Can effectively use other commonly used software, such as Word and Outlook
- Proficient or hands on exposure in ERP applications. SAP experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint , with extensive experience in leveraging these tools for data analysis and creating impactful presentations. Also skilled in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Hands-on experience with ERP applications, with a preference for SAP knowledge
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication. Must be able to effectively communicate with GAAL and DTTL Finance team members, service center counterparts at all levels of management of the Firm