Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Times Network; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Mumbai is seeking an Assistant Manager in Financial Planning and Analysis. The candidate will manage financial operations, including revenue assurance and cost reporting for branded content, and prepare detailed MIS reports. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, along with 1-4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of ERP systems is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams and contribute to important financial decisions.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in finance roles, preferably in media or digital.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and accrual accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations of branded content vertical.
• Track revenue assurance and cost reporting.
• Prepare detailed financial and performance MIS reports.
• Maintain documentation for revenue and cost entries.
• Coordinate with multiple departments on financial queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field

CA Inter / CMA Inter / Post Graduate preferred

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Assistant Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Overview: The candidate is responsible for managing the financial operations of the branded content vertical, with a focus on revenue assurance, cost provisioning, and detailed MIS reporting. The role ensures accurate tracking of event revenues and costs, supports month‑end close, and provides actionable insights to business and finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue Assurance – Branded Content
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue from branded content deals.
  • Reconcile revenue between contracts, media plans, billing systems, and finance records.
  • Track unbilled revenue, milestones‑based billing, and deferred revenue for branded content campaigns.
  • Identify revenue leakages, delays, or mismatches and support resolution with Sales and Operations teams.
  • Support monthly revenue closure and reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain cost provisions for branded content events (production, talent, agency, media, platform costs, etc.).
  • Track actual costs vs provisions and perform variance analysis.
  • Coordinate with content, production, procurement, and operations teams to estimate costs.
  • Ensure timely true‑up and reversal of cost provisions.
• Cost Reporting & MIS
  • Prepare detailed cost MIS reports by event, client, brand, and platform.
  • Track contribution margins and event‑level profitability.
  • Maintain cost trackers and dashboards to monitor budget utilization.
  • Support management reviews with accurate and timely cost insights.
• Financial & Performance MIS
  • Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports covering revenue, costs, margins, and KPIs.
  • Support preparation of management decks for branded content performance reviews.
  • Assist in automating MIS reports and improving data accuracy and turnaround time.
  • Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Controls, Compliance & Audit Support
  • Maintain proper documentation for revenue and cost entries.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, approval workflows, and accounting policies.
  • Support internal and statutory audits related to revenue and cost reporting.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work closely with Sales, Branded Content, Production, Operations, and Finance teams.
  • Act as finance SPOC for campaign‑level revenue and cost queries.
  • Support senior finance partners in business reviews and planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CA Inter / CMA Inter / Post Graduate preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in finance roles; experience in media, digital, advertising, or content businesses preferred.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and accrual accounting.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and strong MS Excel skills; Power BI/Tableau is a plus.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in media, content, and digital businesses.

Reporting To: General Manager, Finance