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. 2. 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. 3. FP&A Tool Management: - Develop and maintain the FP&A tools . 4. Variance & Performance Analysis: - Perform budget vs actual analysis by scrutinizing the general ledger. - Identify key variances, cost drivers, and revenue trends, providing actionable insights. 5. Management Reporting: - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with key business metrics. - Assist in board presentations, investor decks, and leadership updates. 6. 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. 7. 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. Explore more vacancies here. Click here to see what our employees feel about TerraPay. Stay connected with TerraPay on LinkedIn.