Manager - ITO - Performance Steering

Job Description

* About BNP Paribas Group: BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 71 countries, with approximately 199,000 employees. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. About BNP Paribas India Solutions: Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions. About Business Line/Function : Performance Management within Finance Shared Services is responsible for accurate and timely management accounting, reporting and budgeting activities. Job Title: Manager Date: Department: FSS PS ITO Location: Mumbai Business Line / Function: Finance Reports to: (Direct) Lead Grade: (if applicable) (Functional) Number of Direct Reports: Nil Directorship / Registration: NA Position Purpose The jobholder will be responsible for review of timely and accurate management accounting and reporting. Will work to ensure the accuracy of financials reported by business line, region and report profitability at a detailed level to facilitate decision support.All local reporting is performed in accordance with relevant and applicable rules and principles, requirements within the deadlines set forth, with complete audit trail to follow. Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities Management Accounting & Control Functions
• Perform and review management accounting activities for the month end closing and ensure reconciliation with financial accounting for the defined scope
• Prepare and review high quality management reports for regional financials of various business lines and functions on a monthly basis
• Ensuring proper controls over technology cost allocations to business line and in line with relevant allocation methodologies and basis provided by business from time to time.
• Monitor financials trend and comparison with Budgets, liaise with accounting teams to understand main drivers of material variances
• Maintain referential and database for the financials, which is the source for all reporting
• Perform and review local/regional budgeting/forecasting activities in liaison with PM/business counterparts
• Business partnering with key stakeholders on regular basis and monthly review with senior management to discuss business performance
• Coordinate with Local managers, Regional PM and local Finance Teams for month end reporting changes as maybe required
• Active participation in the reporting transformation project as per new architecture and review of regional offshored tasks
• Manage Adhoc and responses to auditors/regulators queries
Contributing Responsibilities Projects, Systems Support, Operational Process Improvements
• Identify improvements opportunities in production, control and workflow to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Perform Level 1 controls and contribute towards a robust operational permanent control framework in line with Group requirements
• Provide cross-training to colleagues and perform as a backup for critical tasks
• Participate and take the lead in driving projects and system upgrades including UAT and trouble shooting
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
• Atleast 5-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a global financial services company
• Prior knowledge of investment banking, management accounting concepts, methodologies and rules
• Excellent PC skills; ability to learn new systems quickly
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and graphs)
• Working knowledge and understanding of Smartview/Essbase and MS Access desirable
Specific Qualifications (if required) CA preferred, MBA Finance Skills Referential Behavioural Skills: Strong communication skills - oral & writtenStrong achievement drive with ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams to ensure optimal work is done in a deadline focused environmentBuilding a high performance team with strong management skillsAbility to deliver / Results drivenCreativity & Innovation / Problem solving Transversal Skills: Ability to work in a changing and moving environmentStrong Analytical and Organizational SkillsAbility to develop and adapt a process Ability to implement relevant and timely controls Education Level: CA, Masters degree Experience Level: Atleast 7 years,

Keyskills :
pivot tablesquality managementcontrol frameworkaudit trailmonth end reportinginvestment bankingfinancial servicescorporate liaisonretail banking