Manager - Finance

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Manager – Finance in Bengaluru, India, to lead financial performance across the business unit. This role includes full P&L ownership, financial planning, forecasting, and driving automation-led efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Finance, advanced skills in Excel and VBA, and be adept at developing financial models. Responsibilities include conducting variance analysis, partnering with business heads, and enhancing reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance (MBA Finance / M.Com / CMA preferred).
• Proficiency in advanced Excel, VBA, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Profit & Loss (P&L) for the assigned business unit.
• Lead bi-weekly revenue forecasting cycles.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis (Budget vs Forecast vs Actual).
• Work closely with business unit leaders & delivery leads.
• Develop financial models and dashboards using advanced Excel and VBA.

Skills

Financial acumen

Advanced Excel

VBA

Automation skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance (MBA Finance / M.Com / CMA preferred)

Tools

Excel

VBA

Power Automate

Job description

Manager – Finance

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Business Finance Manager to partner with business leadership and drive financial performance across the business unit. This role will be responsible for full P&L ownership, financial planning & forecasting, performance analytics, and automation-led efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with advanced automation skills (VBA, Office Scripts, reporting automation) to enable data‑driven decision‑making.

Responsibilities

1. P&L Ownership
   • Own end‑to‑end Profit & Loss (P&L) for the assigned business unit.
   • Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives.
   • Partner with business heads to improve financial discipline and profitability.
   • Monitor gross margin and operating margins.
2. Revenue & P&L Forecasting
   • Lead bi‑weekly revenue forecasting cycles.
   • Build rolling forecasts and long‑range financial plans.
   • Perform sensitivity analysis.
   • Identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
3. Variance Analysis & Performance Management
   • Conduct detailed variance analysis (Budget vs Forecast vs Actual).
   • Identify key drivers behind revenue, cost, and margin variances.
   • Present actionable insights to senior leadership.
   • Track KPIs and operational metrics impacting financial performance.
4. Financial Planning & Business Partnering
   • Work closely with business unit leaders & delivery leads.
   • Support investment cases with cost‑benefit analysis.
   • Drive financial governance and compliance within the unit.
5. Automation & Process Improvement
   • Develop financial models and dashboards using advanced Excel and VBA.
   • Build automation workflows using Office Scripts / Power Automate.
   • Reduce manual reporting effort through automation and standardization.
   • Enhance reporting accuracy and turnaround time.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Finance (MBA Finance / M.Com / CMA preferred).

Proficiency in advanced Excel, VBA, and automation tools.