Team Lead/Manager FPNA

Company Description

NEC Software Solutions (India) 

On 1st July 2021, Rave Technologies became NEC Software Solutions India. This change brought us under the global NEC Corporation brand. We are proud to be part of an organisation with 122 years of experience in evolution with technology and innovation.

We have more than 30 years of experience in providing end to end IT services across the globe and have earned a reputation for delighting our customers by consistently surpassing expectations and helping them deliver robust, market-ready software products that meet the highest standards of engineering and user experience. Supported by more than 1300 exceptionally talented manpower, we are a hub for offshore support and technology services.

We work with diverse industry verticals which include publishing, media, financial services, retail, healthcare and technology companies around the world. Our customers range from two-person startups to $bn listed companies.

For more information, visit at www.necsws.com/india.

About NEC Corporation 

NEC Corporation is a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is recognised as a ‘Top 50 Innovative Company’ globally and the NEC Group globally provides “Solutions for Society” that promote the safety, security, fairness and equality of society. Their main goal is to help create a safer society with their innovations in technologies.

NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. 

For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. 

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Team Lead / Manager FPNA

UNIT: FP&A

LOCATION: Navi Mumbai / Mumbai

REPORTING TO: Senior Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIP(S): Sr. Business Partner Financial Controller, Financial Director, Ops Director.

Role Summary:

The Team Leader is owner of the FP&A process in NEC India Shared Service Centre (ISSC) and is responsible for Finance month close, team management, and first-class delivery of the FP&A services within the specified SLA to NEC SWS UK team. This role will work closely with all financial, operational & corporate functions within the organisation. He/she will also lead the new entity transitions across Public Safety.

Essential Attributes & skills::

• Very good accounting knowledge.
• Ability to engage at multiple level of leadership and stakeholders is a must.
• Hands on working experience required in FP&A process is a must. Especially candidate must have a good understanding of the periodic financial close process.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP Finance Modules. Experience in TM1 and peripheral systems is desired.
• Experience of managing a medium sized team is essential.
• Customer focused approach with Continuous Improvement mindset is a must.
• Demonstrable “can do” attitude with willingness to learn.
• Strong, performance-orientated person, able to function in a dynamic environment
• A solid team player that has natural leadership skills
• Ability to exert influence, with good cooperation and motivational skills
• Enthusiastically welcomes new initiatives and naturally handles multiple tasks.
• Experience in managing a large team of specialists ranging from entry-level to experienced individuals
• Demonstrate flexibility in style and approach to problem solving
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Task orientated at a team and individual level.
• Works in a collaborative and inclusive manner within the team.
• Good analytical and effective communications skills both oral and written
• Fluent and wide-ranging vocabulary in English is essential.

Overall Project/Task description but not limited to.

• Closely track and own the periodic financial closing activities in Public Safety Business to ensure the pre and post month close activities are delivered with accuracy on time.
• Review the P&L and Balance Sheet key account variances and take actions as necessary post discussion with the Business Partners.
• Review Balance Sheet recs and guide and support the team to keep open items within the threshold
• Help in budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. Working in close cooperation with Finance controller for NEC SWS Safety Business to finalise the numbers
• Work with the Business partners on the 5 year MTP and Annual Budget process.
• Jointly work with the direct manager to plan and lead new entity transitions, identify new scope of work transition.
• Prepare the key metrics Dashboard and review with Leadership monthly/quarterly.
• Continuously identify and drive improvement and productivity actions within the team with focus on Quality
• Experience in managing a large team of specialists ranging from entry-level to experienced individuals
• Meeting the team on regularly and provide constructive feedback to improve productivity
• Conduct year-end appraisal review for the team
• Strong stakeholder management skills coupled with excellent communication skills to deal

with people of various backgrounds/working styles

Qualifications

• Preferred qualified Accountant or MBA Finance from a reputed university.
  
  Experience (years):

• Finance Professional with minimum 9-12 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

Relevant Experience

FP&A Team management experience at captive SSC / BPO sector.

Industry / Technology background:

Financial Planning & Analysis
 

Working Hours:

8.5 Hours per day with flexibility of working for UK hours