Main Purpose :
Manage headcount and staff cost related budgeting and forecasting process along with various review on P&L trend, overall, location and department level actual vs budget cost trend. Stakeholder coordination and management on various department related input / feedback.
Working on initiatives related to process improvement, automation, efficiency improvement and system change
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities :
Knowledge, Skills and abilities
- Education : Master's Degree in Finance OR relevant Certification
- Experience : 5- 6+ years of experience in FP&A or Records to Report proce
- Experience working with Oracle ERP would be an advantage
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, preferably with a focus on headcount and staff cost reporting and analysis
- Analyse historical data and current trends to make informed projections for future staffing needs and associated costs
- Experience working with large data sets and expert in excel and macros and dashboard reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions
- Experience in process improvements, automation projects and system migration
- Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Stakeholders coordination and relation maintaining across various global department and region
Key Responsibilities :
Headcount Planning & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting, monthly / quarterly forecasting / planning, and variance analysis processes.Provide detailed headcount insights and analysis to support business decisions.Partner with department head / operational teams and HR partners to understand business drivers and improve forecast accuracy.Drive continuous improvement in headcount planning processes and toolsReporting
Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leadership.Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets provide actionable recommendations.Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with detailed financial commentary.Ensure alignment of headcount reporting with global standards and compliance requirements.Process Excellence
Lead transformation initiatives to enhance FP&A capabilities, including automation and analytics.Standardize and streamline reporting processes across business and functions.Implement best practices in forecasting and budgeting process for Headcount analysis processMonthly headcount reporting across various divisionWeekly employee movement reporting to CEO and HR head for India locationMonthly Headcount and staff cost Planning and ForecastingActual vs Budget staff cost and headcount analysis and commentariesReconciliations of payroll data, e.g. against bank payment and accrual accounts.Have a complete control on the balance sheet of the entities. To liaise with HR, local accountants etc to understand the balances where ever required.Working closely for audit deliverables with the Internal controls team and group audits.Working knowledge of Oracle ERP (preferable).Analyse payroll accounting data to identify errors, inconsistencies and over or under accruing against actual costs.Close partnership with local HR BP's for various headcount related movement and understandingMonthly staff cost trend analysis and reportingLeading process improvement projects / initiativesKey Relationships and Department Overview :
Key Relationships
Colleagues in Group Cost Management (AP and AR)Local HR teams in the relevant payroll ledger countriesLocal HR BP's for employee related inputs / changesDepartment owners, CEO and CFOReporting Structure
Directly to the Payroll Accounting Manager in TGS MumbaiSkills Required
Excel, Process Improvement, Automation, Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Macros, Oracle Erp