Commercial Reporting , Associate, Finance Business Management

Overview

Associate role in the FP&A team supporting Commercial Reporting & Analysis for Global Operations & Finance, covering vendor expense oversight, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering across regions.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end invoice processing for multiple vendors across various business functions
• Review and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Firm policies
• Prepare supporting documentation required for invoice approvals
• Submit invoices through SMAART, Ariba and other internal financial systems
• Monitor invoice status and proactively track payments through to successful vendor settlement
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable teams to resolve invoice-related queries and payment exceptions
• Support vendor onboarding, including maintenance of existing vendor records and setup of new vendors
• Prepare and maintain Transfer Funding Requests (TFRs), including tracking approvals and execution status
• Perform monthly accrual calculations and maintain supporting schedules
• Conduct General Ledger (GL) reviews and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
• Partner with Financial Control Group on accounting and expense-related matters
• Prepare periodic financial reports and management packs for Operations leadership
• Analyze expense trends, identify variances and provide commentary explaining key drivers
• Develop and maintain reporting models, dashboards and tracking tools
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from business stakeholders and senior management
• Collaborate with global Finance, Operations, Procurement and Accounts Payable teams
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and improve financial processes
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives where applicable
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and governance requirements
• Document and update process procedures and operational guidelines
• Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls
• Act as a culture carrier, embodying the Firm's values and holding yourself and others accountable to Firm standards

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Reporting, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, or Finance Operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, Data Analysis and Financial Modelling
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to prepare presentations for senior management
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accruals, General Ledger concepts and expense management processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• Self-motivated, proactive and highly accountable, able to work independently while contributing in a team environment
• In-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment, technical skills, industry and competitive environment
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes

Nice to have

• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Hyperion or similar platforms

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India