Finance Manager - Consolidation & MIS

1. Financial Consolidation:
   o Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of financial statements for all business units, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
   o Oversee intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translations, and adjustments in line with corporate policies.
   o Collaborate with regional or local finance teams to collect, review, and validate financial data for accurate and timely consolidation.
2. Management Information Systems (MIS) Reporting:
   o Develop, maintain, and enhance MIS reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide meaningful insights into business performance.
   o Present periodic MIS reports to senior management, highlighting key financial and operational metrics, variance analyses, and actionable recommendations.
   o Continuously evaluate reporting tools and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of MIS outputs.
3. Month-End and Year-End Close:
   o Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes related to consolidation and reporting activities.
   o Review consolidated financial results, ensure reconciliations are performed, and address any discrepancies or variances promptly.
   o Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests regarding consolidation and financial reporting.
4. Internal Controls and Compliance:
   o Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard the integrity of consolidated financial data and MIS reporting.
   o Ensure adherence to corporate policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
   o Support compliance with statutory reporting requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
5. Financial Analysis and Business Support:
   o Provide in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, variances, and areas of improvement.
   o Work closely with the FP&A and operational teams to integrate consolidated data into forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans.
   o Collaborate with senior leadership to support business decisions through data-driven insights.
6. Team Leadership and Development:
   o Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals responsible for consolidation and MIS reporting.
   o Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and identify training needs to build a high-performing team.
   o Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
7. Process Improvement and Automation:
   o Identify opportunities to streamline consolidation and MIS reporting processes through automation and improved workflows.
   o Implement best practices, standardized procedures, and digital tools to enhance the efficiency and reliability of financial reporting.
   o Champion change management initiatives and ensure smooth adoption of new systems or processes.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Consolidation:
   o Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of financial statements for all business units, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
   o Oversee intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translations, and adjustments in line with corporate policies.
   o Collaborate with regional or local finance teams to collect, review, and validate financial data for accurate and timely consolidation.
2. Management Information Systems (MIS) Reporting:
   o Develop, maintain, and enhance MIS reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide meaningful insights into business performance.
   o Present periodic MIS reports to senior management, highlighting key financial and operational metrics, variance analyses, and actionable recommendations.
   o Continuously evaluate reporting tools and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of MIS outputs.
3. Month-End and Year-End Close:
   o Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes related to consolidation and reporting activities.
   o Review consolidated financial results, ensure reconciliations are performed, and address any discrepancies or variances promptly.
   o Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests regarding consolidation and financial reporting.
4. Internal Controls and Compliance:
   o Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard the integrity of consolidated financial data and MIS reporting.
   o Ensure adherence to corporate policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
   o Support compliance with statutory reporting requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
5. Financial Analysis and Business Support:
   o Provide in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, variances, and areas of improvement.
   o Work closely with the FP&A and operational teams to integrate consolidated data into forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans.
   o Collaborate with senior leadership to support business decisions through data-driven insights.
6. Team Leadership and Development:
   o Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals responsible for consolidation and MIS reporting.
   o Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and identify training needs to build a high-performing team.
   o Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
7. Process Improvement and Automation:
   o Identify opportunities to streamline consolidation and MIS reporting processes through automation and improved workflows.
   o Implement best practices, standardized procedures, and digital tools to enhance the efficiency and reliability of financial reporting.
   o Champion change management initiatives and ensure smooth adoption of new systems or processes.