Assistant Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis/MIS – Manufacturing – CA

Career Advantage Human Resources & Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR and recruitment firm in Bengaluru is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee Management Information Systems (MIS) and contribute to financial planning and compliance. The successful candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems are essential for this role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist the CFO in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate MIS reports to management.
• Assist in budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial insights.

Skills

Management Information System (MIS)

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Stakeholder Management

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Overview

Job Profile: Assistant manager

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Preferred Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably first attempt qualified or rank holder

Responsibilities

• 1. Management Information System (MIS)
  • Prepare, analyze, and present accurate MIS reports on operational and financial metrics.
  • Develop and implement dashboards for key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Provide actionable insights to management for operational improvements.
  • Analyze product and operational costs to recommend cost-saving measures.
• 2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
  • Conduct variance analysis of actual performance vs. budget/forecast and provide recommendations.
  • Support strategic initiatives by preparing financial models and scenario analyses.
• 3. Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• 4. Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and insights.
  • Assist the CFO in preparing reports and presentations for management and board meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably first attempt or rank holder.
• Experience: 2 years of experience; manufacturing industry exposure is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of MIS, costing, and FP&A principles and practices.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred), and financial modeling tools.
• SAP experience will be a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
• A proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow.