Assistant / Deputy Manager - Finance

Metayb; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

International travel

Learning environment

Best-in-class employee policies

Job summary

Metayb, a digital transformation company in Chennai, is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to own Consolidated Monthly Performance Reports, budgets, forecasts and financial modeling. The role focuses on delivering forward-looking insights, identifying risks, and driving cost optimization across 30+ SBUs.

The ideal candidate has CA with 3–7 years in FP&A, strong Excel/SAP/Power BI skills, and proven stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• CA with strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• 3–7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably FMCG or factory finance environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Hands-on experience in BI tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Strong numerical aptitude and accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with ability to present data to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and business partnering.
• Familiarity with LEAN processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver Consolidated Monthly Performance Reports with latest views, forecasts, and OP.
• Provide accurate, timely business insights by analyzing trends and risks.
• Lead development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Build robust financial models to evaluate new projects and scenarios.
• Oversee internal controls and audits, prepare financial statements for multiple SBUs.
• Drive automation and standardization across systems for a single source of truth.
• Partner with finance and business teams to support transformation initiatives.

Skills

CA

Financial modeling

FP&A

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP (SAP)

Power BI

SQL

Stakeholder mgmt

Lean process

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Power BI

SAP ERP

SQL

Job description

Metayb is a digital transformation company on a mission to transform seamlessly by empowering organisations to navigate the vast landscape of the digital-first era. Within just four years of inception, we have grown into a close-knit family of 450+ employees, each possessing rich field expertise. Metayb focuses on fostering seamless customer experiences, enhancing operational efficiency & deriving actionable insights. By harnessing the power of emerging tech Metayb aims to be the unparalleled choice for global customers, delivering strategic goals effectively within a digital first ecosystem of value creation.

Our key areas of expertise lie in Digital Transformation, Data Science, SAP Implementation, Workflow Automation, Dashboarding, Visualization, Finance and Supply Chain services. We strongly aspire to venture into IOT, AI/ML & Virtual Reality. Metayb endeavours to be best-in class across digital solutions, infrastructure, and product engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and deliver the Consolidated Monthly Performance Reports, including Latest Views, Forecasts, and the Annual Operating Plan, through effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including business partners and governance teams.
• Provide accurate, timely, and in-depth business insights by focusing on forward-looking analysis, emerging trends, and potential business and financial risks. Translate variances in financial and non-financial KPIs to help senior leadership make data-driven decisions.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with overall company objectives.
• Monitor and analyse costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate new projects and investment opportunities by building robust financial models to support long-term strategic planning and perform scenario analysis.
• Oversee internal controls, manage internal and external audits, and handle the preparation of complete financial statements for over 30 SBUs. Collaborate with auditors to finalize financial statements.
• Drive automation and standardization through systems and tools to maximize efficiency and generate actionable insights. Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems to maintain a single source of truth.
• Proactively partner with finance and business teams to support transformation initiatives and drive value creation.

Requirements:

• Preferred qualifications: CA with strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Minimum 3 to 7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within the FMCG industry or factory finance environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (SAP preferred), along with hands-on experience in tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, SQL, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Strong numerical aptitude and a deep understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and business partnering.
• Familiarity with LEAN processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work according to Nigeria time zone (12 PM to 9 PM).
• Willingness to travel to Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and South Africa as required.

What's on Offer:

Hybrid working opportunity enabling a good work-life balance with an enabling learning environment, international travel, collaborating with teams across geographies and benefit from best-in-class employee policies.

Disclaimer: The job title mentioned in this description is generic and intended for broad categorization purposes. The final designation will be determined based on the candidate's performance during the interview process, relevant experience, and alignment with the organizational hierarchy.

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