Manager - FP&A

Gus Education (India) Llp; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Night shift allowance

Cab facilities

Generous leave entitlement

Job summary

GUS Education India (GEI) is seeking a Manager, FP&A to drive financial reporting and control across Colleges Division. You will work with the Financial Controller and senior management to manage month-end, intercompany, VAT, budget and forecasting processes, ensuring IFRS compliance and robust internal controls.

The role offers strategic involvement with the SMT and Business Head, balancing technical financial work with collaboration across entities and the central finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Balance Sheet reconciliations for all entities.
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Process month end journals for IFRS adjustments.
• Input financial data on Oracle (submission of month results to the group).
• Oversee reconciliation of partner universities payment files with our student database records.
• Prepare data for audit for all entities and respond to audit queries.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Education

CA / CMA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Oracle

Job description

• GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems, a leading Global Education conglomerate. Established in 2017, GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide, offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact
• As a frontrunner in building digital eminence for a suite of academic brands, GUS EducationIndiaisarapidlygrowingorganizationthatbelievesinachievingsuccess through innovation.

Nature of The Job

Reporting into the Financial Controller within a growing Finance function, this is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in implementing and maintaining financial processes and controls across all entities within Colleges Division.

Core responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany management, VAT returns and supporting year-end audit. This is a challenging role which will interact with other team members, senior management teams and colleagues in the subsidiary finance teams.

It is an ideal role for an ambitious, recently qualified accountant looking to build on their previous experience in a relevant role.

JOBPURPOSE

This role is pivotal in providing direct support to the Business Head/ Consultant/ FD and the Senior Management Team (SMT) in managing its finances and accounting.

While the role has significant responsibility, it is balanced with the needs of a smaller organization, working closely with the central finance team to ensure alignment.

Assume overall responsibility for financial reporting, month-end processes and internal controls (working closely with UK Financial Controller). Support FD and Finance Director with planning and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, as well as compliance with government regulations.

KeyAccountability

Actions

Month-end processes

• Balance Sheet reconciliations for all entities
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany accounts
• Process month end journals for IFRS adjustments
• Input financial data on Oracle (submission of month results to the group)
• Oversee reconciliation of partner universities payment files with our student database records

Year-end and Audit

• Prepare data for audit for all entities (prepare and upload B/S reconciliations and other deliverables on audit portal, payroll reconciliation, VAT, FAR)
• Respond to audit queries

Other tasks

• Correct and advise the team on VAT coding
• Reconcile VAT accounts and arrange transfer to the group for VAT liability
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by Financial Controller or Finance Director

Strategy and innovation

• Use business and commercial acumen awareness to deliver business objectives
• Suggest appropriate strategic options where sustainable plans and objectives can be developed
• Evaluate processes and controls, justify and put options in place
• Use various innovative methods to implement strategy and manage change.

DesiredProfile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is mandatory.

ExperienceandSkills

• Knowledge of UK financial regulations and accounting standards (desirable)
• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role, over 2 years of experience or similar.
• Experience of working in a medium-to-large education company (desirable)
• Proficient in providing financial insights, supporting strategic decisions, and driving the financial planning process
• Knowledge of financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, financial modelling software).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

GUS VALUES

• This role is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. GEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• There is an expectation that employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality, diversity, health, safety policies of the company

BENEFITS

• At GUS Education India, GEI we want employees to feel comfortable, bringing their passion, creativity, and individuality to work. We truly believe that diverse culture, backgrounds, and experiences drive innovation.
• The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees, which includes hospitalization, accidental insurance, term insurance and Gratuity, which is over and above the compensation. Considering that this role is for night shift, we provide additional competitive night shift allowance for all days worked.
• Pick-up & drop will be provided at all locations within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) or up to 16 km from the GEI office.
• The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest and relaxation. Workdays are Monday to Friday and a comprehensive leave package for employee well-being is offered, which include 5 days of medical leave, 5 days of casual leave,24 days of earned leave, 1 day of Happiness Leave, apart from 10 days of statutory leave, totaling to 45 days’ time off in a year.

JOBDESCRIPTION

Center of

Excellence (CoE)

Enabling Services (Finance)

Date

24-Feb-2026

Job Title

Manager

FP&A

Reporting To

Finance Controller

JD Approved by

Finance Director

Brand

UK College Division

AboutGUSEducationIndia(GEI)

GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems, a leading GlobalEducation conglomerate. Established in2017, GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions andcollaborateswithprestigiousuniversitiesandinstitutionsworldwide,offeringeducationalservicesthatenhancetheiroperationsandimpact.

NatureofTheJob

Reporting into the Financial Controller within a growing Finance function, this is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in implementing and maintaining financial processes and controls across all entities within Colleges Division.

Core responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany management, VAT returns and supporting year-end audit. This is a challenging role which will interact with other team members, senior management teams and colleagues in the subsidiary finance teams.

It is an ideal role for an ambitious, recently qualified accountant looking to build on their previous experience in a relevant role.

Organizational Structure

Business head – UK College division

KeyAccountability

Actions

Month-end processes

• Balance Sheet reconciliations for all entities
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany accounts
• Process month end journals for IFRS adjustments
• Input financial data on Oracle (submission of month results to the group)
• Oversee reconciliation of partner universities payment files with our student database records

Year-end and Audit

• Prepare data for audit for all entities (prepare and upload B/S reconciliations and other deliverables on audit portal, payroll reconciliation, VAT, FAR)
• Respond to audit queries

Other tasks

• Correct and advise the team on VAT coding
• Reconcile VAT accounts and arrange transfer to the group for VAT liability
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by Financial Controller or Finance Director

Strategy and innovation

• Use business and commercial acumen awareness to deliver business objectives
• Suggest appropriate strategic options where sustainable plans and objectives can be developed
• Evaluate processes and controls, justify and put options in place
• Use various innovative methods to implement strategy and manage change.

DesiredProfile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is mandatory.

Skills

• Knowledge of UK financial regulations and accounting standards (Must)
• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role, over 2 years of experience or similar.
• Experience of working in a medium to large education company (desirable)
• Proficient in providing financial insights, supporting strategic decisions, and driving the financial planning process
• Knowledge of financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, financial modelling software).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

GUSValues

• The expectation is that employeeswillmaintainthevaluesoftheGroupandwillcomplywiththecodeofconductaswellasequality,diversity,health,andsafetypoliciesofthecompany.
• GEI is an equal opportunityemployerandencouragesapplicantsfrom diverse backgrounds toapply
• AtGUSEducationIndia,GEI wetrulybelievethatdiverseculture,backgrounds,andexperiencesdrive innovation.
• This roleisafull-timepositionwithacompetitivesalaryandbenefitspackage.
• The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees, which includeshospitalization,accidentalinsurance,terminsuranceandGratuity,whichisoverandabovethecompensation.
• Tomakethedailycommuteeasier,safer,andlessstressful,thecompanyprovidescabfacilitiestoits employees toandfromtheworkplacewithin30kilometersradius.
• The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest andrelaxation.WorkdaysareMondaytoFridayandacomprehensiveleavepackageforemployeewell- being is offered, which include 10 days of medical leave, 6 days of casual leave, 18 days of earned leave, 1 day of Happiness Leave, apart from 10 days of statutory leave, totaling to 45 days’ time off in a year.