Manager, Project P&L

Job Description:

The Manager, Project P&L will be based in Chennai, India. In this position, you will report to Senior Manager, Project P&L. We are seeking a results-driven Manager, Project P&L with strong financial acumen and automation expertise. This role is responsible for overseeing project-level financial performance, improving efficiency through automation, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring over 12 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in reporting tools, business partnering, and cost management. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end project P&L management, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop automated financial reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Excel macros.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with project goals and timelines.
• Present financial performance insights and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Identify and drive process improvements through automation and best practices.
• Guide and support junior team members on finance and reporting tools.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)

• Master’s in finance with (10–15) years of experience in financial planning, project finance, and P&L management.
• Strong skills in Power BI, Excel (advanced), Hyperion, SAP, and other reporting systems.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification in process improvement is a plus.
• P&L Management, Cost Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Reporting Automation (Power BI, Excel VBA/Macros)
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
• Compliance & Internal Controls (SOX)

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote coordination environment across multiple time zones.

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