Assistant Manager - FP&A

RPM Global Business Capability Center; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Global Business Capability Center in India is seeking an Assistant Manager FP&A to drive on-time financial reporting, build robust models, and provide leadership with actionable insights to optimize costs and profitability. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The role demands strong knowledge of accounting principles, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work across teams to close books accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, accounting, or finance is required.
• 10+ years of accounting, finance operations and reporting experience.
• Experience in corporate or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit balance sheet, P&L, and other consolidated statements.
• Generate and analyze financial reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify drivers, trends and risks.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses for major projects and investments.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting tasks and improve planning processes.
• Maintain books of accounts and ensure internal controls are followed.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Manage vendor and customer ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist internal and statutory audits and timely closure of accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance

Job description

Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager FP&A is responsible for on-time and accurate reporting, building financial models, tracking operational metrics, providing leadership with actionable data to optimize costs and profitability, Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Analytics & Reporting:

• Supports the preparation and submission of balance sheet, profit-and-loss and other consolidated statements and financial reports.
• Generate and analyze financial reports. Ontime submission of Financial MIS reports, executive dashboards, and strategic financial summaries for leadership team.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual performance against targets, identifying key financial drivers, trends, and risk areas.
• Build and maintain complex financial models and scenario analyses for major projects, pricing strategies, and investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting tasks and improve the efficiency of financial planning processes.

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Ensure to maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts.
• Record all financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards in line with RPM essential key controls.
• Support the effort to ensure that policies and procedures are being adhered to & that all key internal controls are executed and evidenced.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
• Manage vendor and customer ledger reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Assist in internal and statutory audits.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closure of accounts.
• Prepare, review, and issue invoices to clients and customers as per contract terms.
• Process vendor payments in a timely manner and maintain payment schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax deductions (TDS, GST, etc.) before processing payments.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance operations & reporting.
• Experience in a corporate setup or financial services company preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Role & responsibilities.