Manager II - Business Finance

Role Proficiency:
Manage a cluster of business along with the business leadership working towards achieving the business targets.
Outcomes

• Supervise the team with a high level of independence
• Pro-actively alert the business on possible business performance impacts and help mitigate the financial risks
• Mentor team members on the standard operating procedures and provide guidance
• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• May have to relocate as required by the job
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested
• Review monitor and implement key process controls and ensure deliverables are achieved accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all processes are operating efficiently and effectively
• Provide leadership to finance and accounting areas of the organization
• Responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring audit compliances
• Responsible for the companys operational financial statements
• Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing strategy. Provide analysis and guidance to executive and operational management to improve results
• Periodically analyse the use performance and availability / resource requirements
  

Measures Of Outcomes

• Revenue realized for the assigned Account/Vertical
• Profitability
• Feedback from Account/Vertical leaders
• Team Engagement – Attrition/ESAT scores
  

Outputs Expected
Financial planning:

• Manage revenue portfolio of at least $ 150M with the desired EBITDA contribution to the organization
• Manage department’s response to internal and external audit requirements

• Manage complex accounting issues and implement process controls
• Manage Revenue accounting and reporting
• Develop lead and drive continuous process improvements; implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to achieve operational efficiencies
• Ensure proper revenue and cost controlling; including the design and maintenance of underlying cost account systems
• Analyse prepare approve review and report on investment and expenditure units
• Play an integral role in the global rolling forecast process providing coordinating support and creating improvements
• Prepare review and distribute monthly financial analysis to Business Units (BUs) for effective decision making including variance analysis
• Financial advisor for the BU-s working closely with BU management on budget planning and forecasting
• Prepare and analyse accurate monthly financial and management reports including income statement balance sheet budget and variance projections forecast and cash flow
• Drive results and growth
• Provide full support to GL team for audit and other compliance
• Ensure the documentation of processes deliverables and training guides are in line with company standards
  

Business and client Support:

• Maintain sound relationship with the BU-s/management/stakeholders/customers by conducting regular meetings and calls
• Enable the organization to solve problems flow of information and make decisions at the lowest level of responsibility
• Provide effective financial controls for the BUs to ensure compliance with the corporate processes and procedures
• Manage and review internal process regularly to ensure consistency and quality
• Ability to make complex and time-sensitive decisions in the best interests of the organization
• If assigned or needed participate actively in strategic initiatives and special projects
• Prepare/ maintain annual budgets implement effective cost control measures and optimise resource utilisation for enhancing organisational cost savings
• Co-lead budgeting process with director and provide deviation analysis to maintain budget controls
• Create financial models of new and existing deals for strategic engagements
• Build analytical models to perform ad-hoc financial analyses
  

Skill Examples

• Strong process driven individual who can provide specific input for changes that can influence for good and provide a positive impact to the business/operations
• A team player with a positive attitude who can build successful teams
• Influencing and persuasion skills

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• Ability to implement change management seamlessly strengthening organizational and team cohesion
• Ability to lead large teams without hierarchy including demonstrated peer leadership
• Ability to deal with cross-functional structures and promote efforts to strengthen processes
• Ability to plan ahead to fulfil financial needs of each function for achieving ambitious business growth targets
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and provide business judgements
• Ability to work with remote teams in multiple geos
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Orientation towards achieving results and objectives
• Presentation and planning skills
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication skills
• Ability to produce thorough detailed and accurate work
  

Knowledge Examples

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong finance and accounting fundamentals
• End-to-end financial and accounting knowledge including key accounting practices
• Track record of strong process improvement and implementation
• Strong systems background
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong deal pricing and commercial skills
• Strong presentation and articulation skills
• Works independently without constant supervision while being a member of the team
• Ability to link different closing and reporting needs and drive teams to rapid alignment
• Must have knowledge of the Business and functional aspects of the processes being implemented
• Extensive skills in thought leadership and domain knowledge in one or more areas of Finance specialization
• Knowledge of and adherence with regulatory requirements
  

Additional Comments
As a Product Owner specializing in Finastra Development, you will take a pivotal role in defining and prioritizing features for our financial technology solutions. This position requires a deep understanding of Finastra products, financial industry trends, and agile methodologies. The Product Owner will collaborate closely with stakeholders, development teams, and other key partners to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions aligned with business goals. Responsibilities: Product Vision and Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for Finastra development projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market needs. Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in the financial sector. Backlog Management: Own and prioritize the Finastra development teams product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the strategic direction and priorities of the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements for user stories. Feature Definition: Clearly define features, user stories, and acceptance criteria based on business objectives and end-user needs. Work closely with development teams to ensure a shared understanding of requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, business units, and the Finastra development team. Gather feedback, manage expectations, and communicate project progress and timelines. Release Planning: Collaborate with the Scrum Master and development team to plan and prioritize releases, ensuring that deliverables align with business priorities. Participate in sprint planning, review, and retrospective sessions. Quality Assurance: Define and communicate acceptance criteria for features to ensure the delivered solutions meet the highest quality standards. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to validate and test features. Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new features. Ensure that Finastra products remain competitive and address market demands. Financial Domain Expertise: Leverage a deep understanding of financial products, services, and regulations to inform feature development and ensure compliance. Stay abreast of changes in the financial landscape that may impact product strategy. User Experience (UX): Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure that Finastra products provide an intuitive and delightful user experience. Advocate for user-centered design principles. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Proven experience as a Product Owner in Finastra development or similar financial technology projects. Strong understanding of Finastra products and financial industry processes. Familiarity with agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. Ability to balance business priorities, technical constraints, and user needs. Experience with financial product development and compliance considerations. Certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is a plus.