Sr. Manager - FP&A

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Job Description:

FP&A

Provide strategic financial advice to the leadership team; provide specialist professional and technical expertise in the interpretation and application of finance, business related activities. Support and influence financial planning, management and decision making and ensure that the team meets all financial obligations and demonstrate financial probity.

The role has two primary areas wherein support is required:

1. Country Finance – Core FP&A
2. Payroll Accounting

Country Finance – Core FP&A (Individual contributor) – 70% to 80%

• Elevate SLGS India FP&A Value Proposition: Identify opportunities within the FP&A team deliverables to move up the value chain and enhance strategic value of the FP&A organization by bringing in fresh insights, outside-in view of the market, developing robust business analysis etc.
• Executive Management Reporting: Own the ideation and development of multiple standard and adhoc materials for insightful and engaging executive presentations for various matters, e.g., business partner visits, townhalls, QBRs etc.
• Business Partnering: Operates with a solution provider mindset to SLGS function heads and global stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement: Provide ideas, solutions, and tools to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of FP&A function.
• Payroll Accounting: End to end accounting of SLGS India’s payroll including but not limited to reconciliation, handling audits, adherence to all the internal compliances etc.
• Execution of standardized BAU deliverables related to HC, Expenses, Corporate Chargebacks, P&L etc.
• Adhoc assignment/task as per business requirement.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification (CA/MBA) with experience in middle management roles and experience of working with C-suite executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, executive relationship management skills, and team leadership skills, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all employee levels, LOBs and geography.
• Exceptional presentation skills evidenced by the ability to present large volumes of data in a concise and easy to understand manner.
• Proven leader in strategy and planning / implementing process design and change management programs across large enterprises.
• Proactive and resilient with a bent of mind to learn new topics, drive change and manage through tight deadlines.
• Fluent in technology advances – must have a finger on the pulse of digital advances, market/industry insights.
• FP&A experience, preferably in a Global Capability Centre (GCC) would be ideal.
• Demonstrates flexibility, swift turnaround of deliverables and fungibility to deliver multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Core Business Applications i.e. SAP, Hyperion, Tableau would be preferred.

This role will operate under a hybrid work model, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Specifically, you would be expected to work from the company’s Gurgaon office 4 days per week. The hybrid approach is designed to provide flexibility while also ensuring the necessary in-person interactions to drive innovation, mentorship, collaboration and culture.

At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant. There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

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With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter.