Assistant Manager Finance

Riphah International University; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Riphah International University is seeking an Assistant Manager Finance to lead FP&A, budgeting, and management reporting. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, SAP budget implementation, and business analytics to support strategic decisions.

You will build finance models, dashboards, and multi-year analyses while guiding cost control and pricing decisions. The incumbent will manage budgeting cycles, variance analysis, and reporting across units, collaborating with stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years in FP&A, budgeting, or corporate finance.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA/CA/ACMA/MBA Finance) or related master's degree.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or ERP systems and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting process across units and central teams.
• Forecasting, programme costing, and SAP budget implementation.
• Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual reports and variance analysis.
• Develop dashboards and financial models for executive decision-making.
• Support cash flow forecasting and management reporting.
• Drive finance automation and process improvements.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Budgeting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

Excel advanced

Education

ACCA / CA Finalist / CA Inter / ACMA / MBA Finance / Masters in Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and result-oriented Assistant Manager Finance to support the organization and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Management Reporting, and Business Analytics functions. The incumbent will lead budgeting, forecasting, programme costing, SAP budget implementation, management reporting, dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group-wide annual budgeting process by coordinating with Strategic Units (SUs), Human Resources, Marketing, PMO, and Central Finance.
• Develop and communicate budgeting assumptions, timelines, templates, and guidelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional budget review meetings and finalize budget allocations.
• Lead implementation of approved budgets in SAP S/4HANA including budget uploads and validations.
• Prepare and review monthly Budget vs. Actual reports and variance analysis.
• Assist in monthly cash flow forecasts, expense analysis, and management reporting.
• Lead Group programme-wise costing for strategic planning and pricing decisions.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and executive management reports.
• Manage advances and payables portfolio including reconciliations and ageing analysis.
• Lead finance automation initiatives including AI-powered finance solutions and dashboards.
• Develop multi-year admission, revenue, and trend analysis reports. Perform other budgeting, reporting, analytical, and process improvement assignments.

Qualifications:

• ACCA / CA Finalist / CA Inter / ACMA / MBA Finance / Master's in Finance or Accounting.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Budgeting, Management Reporting, or Corporate Finance.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong FP&A and budgeting expertise.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and dashboards.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS and management reporting.
• Power BI/AI reporting tools experience is an advantage.