Assistant Manager Finance

Riphah International University

Islamabad , Pakistan

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and results-driven Assistant Manager Finance to enhance our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Management Reporting, and Business Analytics functions. This role involves leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, programme costing, SAP budget implementation, and management reporting. The successful candidate will also drive dashboard development and process improvements to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Group-wide annual budgeting process by collaborating with Strategic Units (SUs), Human Resources, Marketing, PMO, and Central Finance teams.
- Develop and communicate budgeting assumptions, timelines, templates, and guidelines to ensure alignment across departments.
- Coordinate cross-functional budget review meetings and finalize budget allocations.
- Oversee the implementation of approved budgets within SAP S/4HANA, including budget uploads and validation procedures.
- Prepare and review monthly Budget vs. Actual reports, providing detailed variance analysis.
- Assist with monthly cash flow forecasts, expense analysis, and comprehensive management reporting.
- Lead programme-wise costing for strategic planning and pricing decisions at the Group level.
- Develop financial models, dashboards, and executive management reports to facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Manage advances and payables portfolios, including reconciliations and ageing analysis.
- Drive finance automation initiatives, incorporating AI-powered finance solutions and dashboard enhancements.
- Produce multi-year admission, revenue, and trend analysis reports, along with other budgeting, reporting, analytical, and process improvement tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:
- ACCA, CA Finalist, CA Inter, ACMA, MBA in Finance, or a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Budgeting, Management Reporting, or Corporate Finance.

Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong expertise in FP&A and budgeting processes.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and dashboard creation.
- Excellent analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of IFRS and management reporting standards.
- Experience with Power BI or AI reporting tools is a plus.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and operational efficiency within a dynamic organization. Candidates with a proactive approach and a passion for leveraging technology in finance will thrive in this role.