Manager - Financial Control

About the opportunity

Department Description

Financial Control function in India is responsible for controllership and reporting activities of UK, CE and Indian entities. It also includes Group finance activities performed for FIL as a whole. Key responsibilities of the teams are

• accounting & control,


• Institutional Invoicing


• Group/legal entity year-end and audit


• direct & indirect taxation,


• treasury & regulatory compliances,


• MIS reporting’s and supporting the extended teams in different regions.

Purpose of the Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to gain a broad understanding of financial controllership and its role in FIL’s Financial Services business. The role will be primarily around managing and owning the end-to-end Bonus accrual process including FI shares which is a Centre of Excellence in India Finance. The successful applicant will be exposed to sensitive data and will be required to maintain confidentiality

Key Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Responsibility of end-to-end Bonus accrual process (COE in India Finance) including FI shares shares/PSP units


• MI Reporting - Monthly analysis of movement in bonus costs


• Audit for all entities across geographies for Bonus charge & accruals - Group and local audits


• Annual cycles for bonus payout including FI shares/PSP units


• Lead project implementation related to Bonus systems/processes


• Interaction with senior stakeholders including HR, Controllers, Business Finance teams


• Oversee, guide and support team members in handling day to day tasks.


• Drive initiatives and training needs.


• Assist in a range of FIL-wide project The roles and responsibilities will be as follows:



• Responsibility of end-to-end Bonus accrual process (COE in India Finance) including FI shares shares/PSP units


• MI Reporting - Monthly analysis of movement in bonus costs


• Audit for all entities across geographies for Bonus charge & accruals - Group and local audits


• Annual cycles for bonus payout including FI shares/PSP units


• Lead project implementation related to Bonus systems/processes


• Interaction with senior stakeholders including HR, Controllers, Business Finance teams


• Oversee, guide and support team members in handling day to day tasks.


• Drive initiatives and training needs.


• Assist in a range of FIL-wide projects or tasks

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Qualified Accountant with 5-6 years post qualification experience in Finance.


• Strong analytical skills including knowledge of accounting principles.


• Shows attention to detail and an appetite to dive into issues in depth as needed.


• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office software packages; Proficient with Microsoft Excel.


• Knowledge of CFP, Essbase and JDE would be an advantage.


• Collaborative approach to develop, share, accept and implementation of ideas


• Identify opportunities & implement solutions to improve process

Business Facing

• Responding to the expectations of senior stakeholders;


• Strong written and verbal communication skills;


• Ability to deliver adhoc requests rapidly;


• Represent bonus process at local and group level audit;


• Ability to challenge conventional ideas/ status quo.

Teamwork & Motivational

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute towards team goals, but equally able to work independently and deliver results;


• Ability to complete multiple tasks against tight deadlines, able to prioritize and organize effectively;


• Ability to grasp new concepts, assimilate information and deliver high quality solutions at speed;


• Self-starter with a solution-oriented mind-set;


• Resilient, energetic, and enthusiastic;


• Able to cope with sustained pressure;


• Flexible and adaptable, responds rapidly to change.


• Highly developed analytical and organisation skills


• Highly developed influencing skills


• Logical thinker who can cut through complex situations to achieve the result.

About you

About Fidelity International

We’ve been helping our clients plan and save for the futures they want for over 50 years. From more than 25 locations around the world, we provide investment services and retirement expertise to 2.5 million clients – everyone from central banks and financial institutions to wealth managers and private individuals. We think generationally and look to the long term. And today, building on the security of private ownership and our strong sense of purpose, we’re growing our business like never before.

What it’s like to work here.

In our welcoming, caring culture, you’ll feel valued, trusted and free to express yourself. We recognise the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought and in experience. With this in mind, please let us know if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

As well as a clear commitment to inclusion, we offer real flexibility about where, when and how you work. It’s an approach we call ‘dynamic working’, and you’ll find it brings the very best out in you.

Getting started

For more about who we are, how we work and the part you could play in both our progress and our future, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com .

Or, if you’re feeling inspired, start your journey with us right now.

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