Assistant Manager - FP&A

Acumen, Part of Sannam S4 Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen, established in 2008 under the Sannam S4 Group umbrella, is seeking an Assistant/Deputy Manager - FP&A in Delhi. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and delivering strategic insights to support decisions, with Salesforce used for sales operations.

You will drive monthly MIS close, build dashboards in Excel, collaborate with operations and sales, and explore automation to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• CA or MBA with 3–6 years of FP&A experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for business units.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and variance analysis with trend reporting.
• Lead monthly MIS close and coordinate with Finance ops for month-end close.
• Create dashboards and financial reports using Excel (pivot tables, charts).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on business strategies.
• Identify process improvements and leverage automation to increase efficiency.
• Monitor key KPIs and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Develop and deliver visually compelling presentations.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data visualization

Education

CA / MBA

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Role/Title: Assistant/Deputy Manager - FP&A

Department: Finance

Reporting To: Associate Director - Financial Planning and Operations

About Us

Acumen, established in 2008 under the Sannam S4 Group umbrella, is a premier internationalisation partner for educational institutions worldwide. Originating in India, we have expanded our services across Asia, North America, and beyond, providing comprehensive support to universities and organizations embarking on their global journeys.

Our Mission and Approach

Driven by research and rich data insights, Acumen offers innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each partner. Our end-to-end services empower educational institutions to establish and enhance their international presence, ensuring they receive trusted guidance and expertise at every step.

Global Reach and Services

With a strong presence in India, South and Southeast Asia, and North America, Acumen delivers excellence in education consulting, advisory, and implementation. Our services include in-country representation, high school engagement, agent management, enrollment services, and strategic consulting, all designed to help institutions thrive in today's competitive international education landscape.

Our Team and Values

Our diverse team of over 300 professionals, with a 70% female representation, embodies our core values: Collaboration, Agility, Impact, Empowerment, and Integrity. This commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a dynamic and supportive environment, enabling us to deliver impactful solutions to our partners.

Why Choose Acumen

Our unique understanding of the education sector, combined with a people-first approach and student-focused insights, has made us an invaluable partner for educational institutions globally. We prioritise your needs, offering practitioner-led expertise and end-to-end support without taking commissions or selling services directly to students, ensuring our focus remains solely on enhancing your institution's success.

Partner with Acumen to navigate the complexities of international education and achieve sustainable growth in the global arena.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented FP&A professional to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, be adept at building impactful presentations, and use technology-driven tools to enhance financial processes. This role will play a critical part in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and providing strategic insights to support business decisions along with using Salesforce for day-to-day sales operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for business units.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis, monthly and quarterly financial analysis, revenue and expense trends, including variance analysis and cost optimization along with business performance reporting.
• Lead the closing for Monthly MIS and liaising with the Finance operations team for month closing.
• Create dashboards and financial reports using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, charts, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, sales, marketing) to gather financial data and align on business strategies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and leverage technology/automation tools to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor key business KPIs and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Develop and deliver visually compelling presentations.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects.

Key Requirements

• CA / MBA with 3-6 years of experience in FP&A or related finance roles and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• A tech-savvy mindset with a passion for using tools and automation to simplify workflows.
• High attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.

What we offer

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and make a business impact.
• Professional development and upskilling support.
• Benefits package.

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