Core functions: 1. Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience 2. Experience in annual financial planning, forecasting, monthly close/ variance, cost control and margin improvement.  3. Ability to interact, engage and influence senior business leaders Knowledge of SAP and financial reporting structure 4. Ability to manage multiple functions at same point of time   Role Responsibilities: 1. Formulate annual operating plan and forecast for various accounts in concurrence with business and finance leaders 2. Demonstrate deep understanding of underlying business drivers and assist business/ finance leaders to attain strategic business vision 3. Advise business leaders on attaining their business targets 4. Ensure minimal variance to annual operating plan and forecast. 5. Ensure all variances are thoroughly explained and justified 6. Have periodic review of financials with business & finance leaders 7. Ability to be a team player, troubleshooter and a consensus-builder 8. Excellent verbal and written communications skills 9. Ability to aggregate large volumes of data and construct useful analysis for Management insights 11. Excellent presentation skills 12. Demonstrated ability to be proactive and self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic work environment