Sr Specialist - TCTSL - Finance

Broad outline of the Role The Manager – FP&A will be responsible for driving financial planning, business performance management, revenue accounting, receivables governance, and capital expenditure control. The role will partner closely with commercial, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash flow management, robust revenue recognition practices. The position combines strategic financial planning with operational finance responsibilities to support profitable growth, improve working capital, and strengthen financial controls. Minimum Qualifications & Experience CA/ICWA/MBA/Other equivalent qualification 3-7 years experience in Finance Other Knowledge & Skills Exceptional knowledge of Advanced Excel. SAP exposure required. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI enabled MIS for management, creation and publishing) Familiarity with finance and statistical analysis Understanding of financial and accounting principles 1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead annual budgeting, strategic planning, and rolling forecast processes. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial plans. Analyze business performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. Drive variance analysis highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Develop financial models to support strategic and operational decisions. Provide insightful management reporting and KPI dashboards. Support profitability analysis by product, customer, channel, and business segment. Partner with business leaders to identify revenue growth and cost optimization opportunities. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for business decisions. Support monthly business reviews and management presentations. 2. CAPEX Planning & Control Manage the complete CAPEX approval and monitoring process. Evaluate investment proposals through detailed financial analysis. Assess project returns using ROI, IRR, NPV, and Payback methodologies. Track approved CAPEX against budgets and project timelines. Work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to monitor project execution. Conduct post-implementation reviews of capital projects. Prepare CAPEX performance reports for leadership review. 3. Business Partnering & Governance Serve as a trusted finance business partner to commercial, supply chain, and functional teams. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within finance. Support ERP enhancement and digital transformation initiatives. Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and governance standards. Support internal and external audit activities. 4. Digital Transformation & Automations Design, develop, and maintain automated Management Information Systems (MIS) to provide real-time business insights. Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced analytics tools to enhance financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making. Develop interactive dashboards and self-service reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud), or similar BI platforms. Drive automation of routine finance processes, reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis through AI and digital tools. Implement predictive analytics models for revenue forecasting, cash flow forecasting, collections performance, and profitability analysis. Develop executive dashboards covering Revenue, Accounts Receivable, Working Capital, CAPEX, EBITDA, Cash Flow, and Operational KPIs. Partner with IT, Digital, and Business teams to improve data governance, data quality, and reporting accuracy. Utilize AI-powered insights to identify trends, business risks, anomalies, and optimization opportunities. Technical Skills Financial Planning & Forecasting Business Performance Management Working Capital Optimization Financial Modeling CAPEX Planning & Control ROI, IRR, NPV Analysis Budgeting & Cost Control SAP S/4HANA Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Query Data Analytics & Dashboard Development Artificial Intelligence driven MIS Leadership Competencies Strong commercial and business acumen Strategic thinking and financial insight Stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent communication and presentation capabilities Problem-solving and analytical mindset Results orientation and ownership Team leadership and people development High integrity and governance focus