Assistant Finance Business Partner supporting finance operations and analysis at QS, a leader in higher education services, based in Mumbai, India.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Finance Business Partner supports the Finance Business Partner in delivering high-quality financial insight, analysis, and guidance to operational and strategic decision-makers.
Support variance analysis by comparing actuals to budget and forecast and flagging significant movements for review.
Help investigate anomalies in financial data by checking source systems or liaising with group reporting team and operational teams.
Assist in preparing monthly performance reports, including updating templates, charts, and commentary under guidance from senior finance business partner.
Assist with ad-hoc analysis requested by the Finance Business Partner, such as cost breakdowns customer retention analysis, and product profitability analysis.
Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts by collecting data, updating templates, and ensuring inputs are complete and accurate.
Build relationships with operational teams, acting as a point of contact for financial queries.
Review suppliers spend patterns and support procurement with financial insight.
Requirements
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or studying towards qualification.
Experience in finance roles, ideally with exposure to FP&A or business partnering.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with good attention to detail.
Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficient in Excel and financial modelling.
Familiarity with planning tools (Workday Adaptive desirable)
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
14 days holiday for the year 2025
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
Group Medical Insurance
A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Service - dedicated services for enhanced EAP and comprehensive wellness with 24/7 helpline available through Truworth Wellness
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme
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