Manager - FP&A T500-19368

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About Smith & Howard:

Founded over half a century ago, on the guiding vision of Jim Howard and Joe Smith, Smith + Howard has grown into a family of companies serving clients across the globe through our tax, accounting and advisory solutions.The company has been dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals through their personal and responsive client service. Smith + Howard is proud to have helped countless entrepreneurs find success and build thriving businesses. At Smith + Howard's integrated Indian hub in Bengaluru, Smith + Howard Advisory LLC, is focused on ushering in the next wave of innovation in the accounting industry. If you're eager to work on challenging projects in the global audit, tax and accounting space, this is your chance to join a truly remarkable team.

Job Title: FP&A Manager

Location: Smith + Howard, India Office

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Management

Job Summary:

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven decision support.The role will involve collaborating with our US family of companies and their leadership teams to provide insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent technical skills, and a proactive approach to financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets, providing insights and strategic recommendations.
• Assist in compiling charts, graphs, and commentary for the monthly reporting package.

Dashboard Development & Data Analytics:

• Develop interactive dashboards in Power BI or similar tools to provide real-time financial, operational, sales, and people data.
• Enable Practice Leads to access KPIs relevant to their business areas.

Financial Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain financial models to project company performance.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Create a rolling 12-month forecast at the business line level to enhance financial planning.

Scenario Analysis & Revenue Insights:

• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate financial impacts of various business decisions.

Analyze invoice-level data to identify trends in revenue across factors such as:

• Geographic dispersion
• Industry segmentation
• Client retention
• Ownership type
• Cross-selling volumes
• Revenue churn

Process Improvement & Efficiency:

• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage data transfers from source systems to the ledger (e.g., corporate credit card transactions)

Qualifications and Background:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field and a Chartered Accountant or CPA.
• 5-10 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a related field.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial software tools.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Soft Skills & Business Acumen:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex financial data in a clear and actionable manner.
• Strong understanding of business operations and strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards and integrity in financial reporting and decision-making.

Why Join Smith + Howard?

• Be part of a dynamic, growth-focused team in an expanding global organization.
• Work on strategic projects that directly impact business success.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge financial tools and analytics.
• Enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and people-first work culture.