Manager FP&A (L08)

Role Summary/Purpose:
This position is a part of the Finance Centre of Excellence organization which provides support to the Synchrony Financial business. The Manager will directly support their assigned area(s) with all matters pertaining to financial operations management. This includes financial reporting and analysis, financial planning and forecasting, with an emphasis on process improvements. This position directly reports into AVP FP&A.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare dashboards, analyze and interpret periodic financial data for functional management accurately and on a timely basis
• Prepare accrual analysis, journal entries and lead the month end close process
• Provide commentary and insights on performance against budgeted OP plan and prior year
• Support annual OP Plan exercise which includes uploading numbers into Hyperion and Client profitability
• Maintain strong relationship with the US as well as internal GEGS operational teams
• Implement necessary internal controls and procedures to maintain accuracy in reporting. Identify process improvement opportunities to support finance team
• Monitor business updates and work closely with finance managers in US
• Partner with Finance Manager in U.S on ad-hoc projects

Qualifications:
• Post Graduate degree in Finance or Accounting or ACCA and/or relevant job experience
• Minimum of 4-5 years of directly related financial and/or accounting experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word experience
• Applicants must have experience in financial reporting and analysis

Desired Competencies:
• CA/ICWA Inter/ACCA and/or MBA are preferred
• Prior experience in a services-oriented business environment preferred; other experiences in KPO may also be preferred
• Prior experience mirroring US operating hours preferred