COE Finance Manger Specialist

COE Finance Manger Specialist @ Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to client service excellence. In India Deloitte has offices in thirteen locations, we have major practice offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Baroda and Ahmedabad.

Reference: 6955502000006842
Website: http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/home/0,1044,sid%253D40782,00.html

Primary Duties:
This position is a part of the Financial Analysis Center of Excellence organization which provides support to the India Supporting US USA Financial Operations groups, including; Functional Finance, Enabling Areas and Policy & Compliance. The Manager directly supports their assigned area(s) with all matters pertaining to financial operations management. This includes financial reporting and analysis, financial planning and forecasting, with an emphasis on financial controls and process improvements. This position will directly support one of the US Controllers.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:-

Reports, analyzes and interprets periodic financial data to functional management accurately and on a timely basis.

Provides commentary and insights on performance against plan and prior year with emphasis on implementing procedural controls to achieve optimal performance.

Financial Planning and Forecasting:-

Prepares the fiscal yearly plan for assigned function by analyzing historical data in conjunction with future growth plans and desired firm metrics.

Prepares periodic forecasts for national and functional management.

Operations Management:-

Analysis of existing and projected resources and related utilization, working in close conjunction with the Controller, to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Ensures proper revenue and expense controls are in place and communicates and resolves exceptions as noted in reviews.

Business Advisor:-
Provides accurate and timely information to client and continuously seeks to enhance the service provided to client.

Maintains strong and trusting relationship with client.

Implements internal controls and procedures to manage costs and maximize profitability.

Teaming:-

Coaches others in the firm in interpreting financial data.
Works closely with other finance channels and client service personnel on several inter-related processes.
Provide team assistance to the Controller and may require supervising staff.

Accounting Policies:-
Ensures that the firm's accounting policies and practices (and GAAP) are followed.

Desired Profile Primary Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and/or relevant job experience (UG - B.Com - Commerce / PG - CA)
- Minimum of 4 years of directly related financial and/or accounting experience, total experience 5 - 9 Years
- Additional minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in a financial and/or accounting supporting role
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word experience
- Applicants must have experience with financial reporting and analysis

Relevant Business & Technical Skills
- A CA, CPA and/or MBA are preferred
- Most prior experiences in a services oriented captured business environment preferred - other experiences in KPO may also be preferred
- Prior position in India supporting a senior leader preferred
- Prior experience mirroring US operating hours preferred
- Knowledge of MS Access, Visual Basic and/or SQL programming is a plus
- Prior working knowledge of SAP and Hyperion EssBase is preferred
- Demonstrated strong analytical, project management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work and be an effective leader/motivator in a team environment
- Knowledge of firm's systems is a plus