Oversee KBS P&L reporting for KBS operations - Chennai, Kuala Lumpur and Hyd (Overview)
Perform financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles (knowledge of market, inflation, Indian Taxes, accounting principles)
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of KBS P/L reporting
Perform P&L analysis and variance commentary, timely accrual, correction recommendation
Share monthly update on P/L status around revenue, expense trend, actual vs Budget, highlight deviations and share insights on gaps - deficit, Surplus for course correction
Ensure correct & timely billing, collection, no revenue leakage
? Financial Controls & Compliance
Implement and maintain financial control policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Support audit processes and regulatory reporting requirements
Conduct balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation
? Business Partnering & Strategy
Partner with business for enhanced user experience
Collaborate with FL controller billing queries, budget planning, and dispute resolution
Collaborate with KEI and KEM controller annually, quarterly
Support cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives
?? Process Improvement & Transformation
Drive automation of financial reporting processes - Billing to collection process
Collaborate closely with KBS leads and leverage volume and scope data from Power BI (to be developed post-KPM) to assess and enhance business value from the KBS APM perspective
Introduce controls to eliminate Revenue leakage (delay in billing, collection)
Support is driving Opex excellence (providing spend analysis, optimizing spends) for KBS operations
? Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, CA (Inter) ,CA or related field
5-8 years of experience in finance controlling, budgeting, Financial planning, ideally with shared services
Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, Indian Taxes and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Basic knowledge around PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint presentation, Copilot usage
? Preferred Attributes
Experience in a global matrix organization
Familiarity with financial markets, Inflation or complex product valuation is a plus
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
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