Program / Project manager - Assistant Vice President

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The Program Management Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Resource Management & Finance Reporting

• Preparation of monthly financial metrics and key business drivers specific to multiple businesses.
  • Financial Forecasting, Outlook & Projections
  • Managing FTE & Resource Management
• Monthly management reporting, updating reporting decks & management reviews with Senior leadership Management as required.
• Presenting Dashboards of Monthly Financial Status with Leadership will be mandatory.
• Managing FTE, Resource, Travel & Yearly Budgeting will be an essential requirement.
• Reviewing financials daily during the month-end period and reporting issues to finance management, comparing Actual to plan/ forecast/ prior period to ensure correct month-end close & investigating unusual postings and/ or escalating with same to the appropriate team.
• Working as part of a diverse team spread across the region, Interaction with a wide range of people and exposure to Regional /Global Finance Owners/ stakeholders.

Governance & Controls

• Managing Risks and Issues, Compliance, controls.
• Monitoring and Reporting Progress for Senior Management
• Automate manual processes, Dashboard setup,
• Drive MCA & audit related initiatives for the CGW & FROPS with country stake holders.
• Manage all control processes across CGW & FROPS including information security & controls
• Define, Enhance & Simplify monitoring of Control Processes.
• Manage all BAU activities for CGW & FROPS team

Personal Skills:

• Experience in Financial Reporting, Resource Management is mandatory.
• Expert in creating presentations and reporting is mandatory.
• Experience in establishing, executing, and building governance and controls in banking space
• Exposure to Banking & Financial Sector
• Thorough understanding of controls and risks associated with the consumer products
• Robust Stakeholder management and Partner Engagement skills across markets.
• Strategic thinker & Implementer through innovation.
• Strong partnering and negotiating abilities with experience in dealing with senior management.
• Willingness to take up stretched assignments and deliver exceedingly well.
• Resilient & resourceful problem solver who can manage issues including project related defects.
• Team player with a strong sense of competing priorities & interests of various stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for upstream and downstream teams with critical information.
• Willingness to travel, as required
• This role requires use of conceptual and innovative thinking.
• Ability to manage, develop and motivate onsite/offsite teams in delivering results both as an individual and through virtual teams.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience managing or participating in projects and teams within the finance and 2 years in a professional management role

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Basic Qualifications / Skillsets

• Finance Management, Project management, governance, controls functions.
• Effective oral & written communication skills required.
• Resilient Drive to work and manage project timelines.
• Advanced Knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Working Knowledge of JIRA, Agile Methodologies would be required.

• Prior financial analysis and management reporting background.
• Understanding of Financial/Banking Industry is mandatory

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