Finance Operations | BU: Working Professional

Designation: Finance Operations (International Business)

Business Unit: Working Professional

Location: Mumbai (Andheri-Marol)

Salary: 6-8 LPA

About the Role

The Senior Associate – Finance Operations will support and execute end-to-end finance operations for upGrad International, covering provisioning, PO management, invoicing, payouts, MIS reporting, cost analysis, and P&L tracking.

This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with increasing ownership over accuracy, timeliness, reporting discipline, and process improvements, enabling business teams and leadership to make data-backed financial decisions across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations & Execution

• Execute SME provisioning, PO creation, invoicing, payouts, and ledger maintenance for international programs and partners.
• Ensure accurate booking of costs and revenues in line with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support monthly closures and assist in reconciliation of program-level financials.

2. MIS Reporting & Tracking

• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly MIS reports covering costs, revenues, margins, and variances.
• Own and maintain finance trackers (vendors, payouts, accruals, invoicing status) with high data integrity.
• Reduce manual effort through structured templates and automation where possible.

3. Payments & Coordination

• Coordinate with central Finance and external stakeholders to ensure timely domestic and international payments.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation for cross-border payments and compliance requirements.
• Track payment timelines and proactively flag delays or documentation gaps.

4. Budgeting, AOP & P&L Support

• Support AOP and budgeting exercises through data compilation, validation, and analysis.
• Track P&L performance against Budget/AOP at program and market levels.
• Prepare budget vs actual variance analysis with clear commentary and root-cause identification.

5. Cost Analysis & Process Improvement

• Assist in building and maintaining cost models for programs and markets.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and leakage in finance processes; recommend improvements.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to internal finance SOPs and compliance standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong fundamentals in finance operations, MIS reporting, and variance analysis
• Working knowledge of international payments and forex documentation
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; ERP exposure preferred
• High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and strong follow-through
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in finance operations, business finance, or controllership
• CA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / equivalent qualification preferred
• Exposure to international businesses, EdTech, or services-led organizations is a plus

6–12 Month Success KPIs

First 6 Months

• 100% on-time processing of SME provisioning, invoicing, and payouts for assigned programs
• <1% variance errors in MIS reports and monthly closures
• Payment TAT improvement of 15–20% for international and domestic payouts
• Complete ownership of program-level finance trackers with zero dependency on ad-hoc follow-ups
• Successful support of at least one budgeting / AOP cycle with accurate data and variance commentary

By 12 Months

• Independently manage end-to-end finance operations for a defined international portfolio
• Deliver monthly P&L packs within agreed timelines with clear variance insights
• Achieve 25–30% reduction in manual reporting effort through templates, automation, or process redesign
• Zero audit observations attributable to finance operations or documentation gaps
• Be recognized as a go-to finance partner for program and operations teams

Why Join upGrad International

• High-ownership role in a global, fast-scaling education business
• Exposure to international finance operations and cross-border complexity
• Clear growth path toward Manager / Business Finance roles