FP&A - Assistant Manager

Title: FP&A Assistant Manager

Location: Bangalore, India
Role overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager – FP&A to join our Business Finance team. Reporting to the Manager – FP&A, the candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, financial modelling, and performance analysis. This role requires a strong financial acumen, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams.

The ideal candidate should have up to 3 years of relevant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth industry.

How you will create impact:

Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts by collaborating with business stakeholders.
• Ensure budgets align with strategic objectives and financial constraints.

Financial Modelling & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue projections, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing for business cases.

Variance & Performance Analysis:

• Perform budget vs actual analysis by scrutinizing the general ledger.
• Identify key variances, cost drivers, and revenue trends, providing actionable insights.

Management Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with key business metrics.
• Assist in board presentations, investor decks, and leadership updates.

Process & Efficiency Improvement:

• Identify gaps in financial processes and drive automation or efficiency improvements in reporting.
• Support in implementing new FP&A tools and dashboards for real-time analytics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Business Heads to drive data-driven decisions.
• Support ad-hoc analysis for pricing strategies, partner negotiations, and new business initiatives.

Essential qualifications:

• Education:
  • CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Experience:
  •  Up to 3 years in financial planning, FP&A, business finance, or accounting.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Power BI, SQL, or automation tools is a plus.
  • Experience with ERP/financial software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Analytical & Communication Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Work Ethic & Adaptability:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • A team player with a proactive and ownership-driven approach.

What We Offer:

A dynamic and high-growth work environment.
Exposure to strategic finance and senior leadership interactions.
Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.
A collaborative and learning-driven culture.

Interview rounds & assessments:

Table for Two:
A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay.

Beyond the Bio:
A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics.

Manager Meetup:
A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth.

Hot Seat:
A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the company's core values and long-term plans.

Why TerraPay:

TerraPay is a global money movement player on a mission to build a borderless financial world. We believe payments should be instant, reliable, transparent, seamless, and fully compliant.

Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and financial institutions.

We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists.

Read more about TerraPay here.

Our culture & core values:

At TerraPay, we don't just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you're looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be.

With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we've got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities.

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