Senior Manager

Dentsu Global Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Global Services seeks an experienced FP&A leader to drive planning, budgeting and performance analysis at DGS India (Mumbai). You will partner with senior leadership, build financial models, forecast business performance and deliver insights to improve margins and efficiency.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and a proven ability to lead a finance team in a dynamic media services environment. On-site role based in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• MBA/CA with strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting

Responsibilities

• Support development of operational plans and monitor performance against targets.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Deliver financial analysis across revenue, costs, margins and utilization.
• Design and improve FP&A processes and tools for planning efficiency.
• Develop strategic recommendations by building financial models and analysis.
• Identify opportunities and risks with actionable recommendations.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support decisions.
• Monitor KPIs and provide monthly reporting for business units.
• Prepare periodic P&L projections for planning and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop a team of 4-5 finance professionals.

Education

MBA/Chartered Accountant

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of the company's operational plans and monitor business performance against established targets and objectives.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and reporting across key business metrics, including revenue, expenses, headcount, capital expenditure, margins, costs, utilization, and realizations.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve FP&A processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Develop strategic and tactical recommendations for senior leadership by building financial models, conducting research, and analyzing business performance against operating plans, strategic plans, and forecasts.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate business opportunities and risks, while recommending actionable solutions and alternatives.
• Perform ad hoc financial and business analyses to support critical operational and strategic decisions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis to provide actionable business insights.
• Develop and distribute regular management reports and dashboards for functions and business units.
• Prepare periodic projected Profit & Loss statements to support business planning and decision-making.
• Analyze client profitability, identify performance trends, and collaborate with business stakeholders to drive margin improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Build and evaluate financial models for client and project pricing proposals, ensuring profitability and commercial viability.
• Prepare for and actively participate in business review meetings, providing financial perspectives and recommendations.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews with business units, delivering meaningful insights and guidance on financial performance and business outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-5 finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, guidance, and career development support.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• MBA/Chartered Accountant
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and advanced Excel capabilities.

This role offers an opportunity to influence key business decisions through insightful financial leadership and strategic partnership across the organization.

Location

DGS India - Mumbai - Thane Ashar IT Park

Brand

Global Functions

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent#DGS