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Job Profile Name: Manager/ Sr Manager, Finance – India
Position Summary:
This position will lead the setup of Illumina FPA COE in India, build the team to provide support to broader Illumina FPA organization.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Support FPA teams with reporting and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Report, analyze, and translate data into key insights
- Performance Management: Oversee the preparation of detailed financial reports and dashboards to monitor and assess the company’s financial performance. Direct and develop business review reports and other appropriate financial presentation materials
- Review and drive financial modeling to support decisions and investment opportunities
- Liaise closely with the Shared Service Center / Service Providers on any accounting & tax matters
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and best practices in all financial activities.
- System and Process Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance financial systems, automate processes, and create user friendly robust tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. Create standard work documentation and instruction for best practices.
- Meet with business stakeholders and global finance partners in different timezones to collaborate within cross functional projects (frequent interactions with procurement, other finance teams, accounting, GIS, Facilities)
- Undertaking and completing other ad-hoc projects
Requirements:
- Exhibits clear leadership and development potential
- Must be driven and highly motivated self-starter with positive attitude and strong work ethic who can communicate across all levels in the organization.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and decision-making skills, including understanding numeric and business relationships.
- Critical thinker and good business acumen i.e. go beyond numbers.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles, such as budgeting processes, forecasting, financial modeling, etc.
- Hands on experience in planning & forecasting systems, Cognos, TM1 & SAP
- Advanced Excel VBA/Macro Development: Ability to create, debug, and optimize complex macros. SQL experience a plus.
- Expert Level Excel Skills: Advanced knowledge of pivot tables, formulas, and dynamic dashboards
- BI Tools: Familiarity with Tableau for data visualization and reporting
- Working knowledge of relevant financial principles (i.e. US GAAP, IFRS)
- Strong organization, planning and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated track record of attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills
- Must be fluent in English
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Willingness to work in shift to support US Region (No night shift required)
Experience/Education:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3-6 years of Management experience.
MBA and/or CPA or equivalent preferred
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