Finance Manager

Pluto Holidays; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pluto Holidays in Ahmedabad seeks a senior finance leader to manage a team handling AR, reconciliation, and reporting. You will hire, train, and mentor staff to meet targets and ensure accuracy across the finance function.

The role covers BSP billing reconciliation, supplier statements, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and MIS dashboards for leadership and clients. You will liaise with onshore and international teams, maintain compliance, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounts within travel, aviation, or BPO/shared services.
• Experience in BSP reconciliation, AR/AP, bank reconciliation, and MIS reporting.
• Experience managing teams of 10+ members, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Strong understanding of travel finance systems (Sabre, TABS, or similar platforms) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team (accounts receivable, reconciliation, and reporting).
• Oversee BSP billing reconciliation with company accounts and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Own end-to-end AR/AP: invoicing, credit control, and collections; monitor aging reports.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and monthly decks; ensure SLA/TAT compliance.
• Develop SOPs and drive process improvements; handle escalations and cross-functional queries.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

B.Com or equivalent

MBA Finance

CA Inter / CA

Tools

Sabre

TABS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Team & People Management
  • Lead and manage a finance team (accounts receivable, reconciliation, and reporting functions), including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Monitor individual and team productivity, quality, and accuracy; drive continuous improvement.
  • Motivate and mentor team members to meet productivity and accuracy targets.
• Financial Operations & Reconciliation
  • Oversee BSP (Billing and Settlement Plan) billing reconciliation with company accounts.
  • Manage supplier statement reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Supervise reconciliation of cash, POS, EVV, and refund-payable transactions.
  • Review and approve journal entries for variance/difference amounts.
  • Oversee bank reconciliation and DTSR (Daily Transaction Sales Report) reconciliation.
  • Manage low-cost carrier (LCC) stock and ticketing updates in relevant systems.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable
  • Own end-to-end accounts receivable operations: invoicing, credit control, and collections.
  • Monitor credit limits and follow up with customers/clients on outstanding payments.
  • Oversee accounts payable processes, including supplier payments and chargebacks.
  • Ensure ageing analysis and outstanding reports are reviewed and actioned in a timely manner.
• Reporting & MIS
  • Prepare and present MIS reports, dashboards, and monthly business decks to leadership and clients.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting on TAT (Turnaround Time) and SLA compliance.
  • Draft recommendations and analytical observations on overall financial and process performance.
  • Support budgeting, P&L tracking, and internal financial reviews.
• Process & Compliance
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation for invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of client/business contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Handle escalations and process-related queries from associates, clients, and cross-functional teams.
  • Liaise with onshore/international teams for clarifications, approvals, and issue resolution.

Preferred candidate profile

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounts, preferably within the travel, aviation, or BPO/shared services industry.
• Proven experience in BSP reconciliation, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliation, and MIS reporting.
• Prior experience managing teams of 10+ members, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Strong understanding of travel finance systems (e.g., Sabre, TABS, or similar accounting/travel platforms) is highly desirable.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience handling international/onshore teams and corporate clients.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce, Finance, or Accounting (BCom or equivalent); professional certifications (e.g., MBA Finance, CA Inter, CA) are a plus.
• Experience working with global corporate clients across multiple regions (Middle East, Europe, or North America).
• Track record of process improvement and driving accuracy/quality metrics in a fast-paced finance operation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and attention to detail in financial reporting and compliance.