Primus – Manager – Finance

Signature Staff Pvt. Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in India is looking for a Financial Manager to oversee financial operations and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial management and analysis, strong leadership skills, and a robust understanding of financial trends. Responsibilities include managing budgets, advising on investments, and enhancing the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager or similar role.
• Extensive understanding of financial trends and statistics.
• Ability to manage and guide employees in financial processes.
• Working knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and insights to managerial staff.
• Advise on investment activities and financial strategies.
• Manage the preparation of the company's budget.
• Monitor financial performance and identify improvement areas.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Identify opportunities for cost-reduction.
• Oversee finance department operations, set goals, and design a framework to meet them.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Coordinate with auditors and inform other departments on financial plans.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Tools

Finance software

Job description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.

By analyzing day-to-day financial activities with precision, you will provide valuable insights and recommendations to upper management.

Your guidance will empower the company’s leaders to make informed decisions that align with the organization’s long-term goals.

Additionally, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial plans that support the company’s growth and profitability.

Monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and capitalizing on opportunities will be integral parts of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations