Join MSC’s FP&A team and gain hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting, project profitability analysis, and strategic financial decision-making. The role also offers an opportunity to work on Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) operations, providing exposure to investment fund management and regulatory frameworks in a dynamic, international consulting environment. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Support the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes across the organization. • Assist the FP&A Lead in preparing annual business plans, financial budgets, revenue forecasts, profitability projections, and cash flow forecasts. • Prepare and analyze monthly management reports, including budget vs. actual performance, revenue trends, profitability, and key financial indicators. • Conduct financial analysis to identify business risks, opportunities, and areas for improving financial performance. • Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and management decision-making. • Monitor financial performance across business units, capabilities, regions, and legal entities, providing actionable insights to senior management. • Support the Management in financial strategy, resource allocation, pricing decisions, and business expansion initiatives. Proposal Budgeting and Pricing • Support the financial review and preparation of budgets for consulting assignments, grants, and other business development opportunities. • Develop and maintain standard pricing models, including card rates, cost-plus rates, personnel costs, overhead recovery, and profit margins. • Review proposal budgets to ensure appropriate cost allocation, financial viability, profitability, and compliance with client requirements. • Provide financial guidance to business development and technical teams on proposal structuring, consortium arrangements, subcontracting, and grant budgeting. • Assess domestic and international tax implications, including GST/VAT, withholding taxes, and cross-border taxation, during proposal preparation and contract negotiations. • Support commercial negotiations with clients and consortium partners on fee rates, budgets, and financial terms. Project Financial Management and Performance Monitoring • Monitor project-level financial performance, including revenue recognition, budget utilization, actual expenditure, profitability, and financial forecasts. • Prepare and review monthly project profitability reports and capability-wise, country-wise, and organizational financial performance statements. • Analyze project budgets against actual expenditure and identify variances, cost overruns, and opportunities for improved financial performance. • Monitor resource utilization, billable hours, staff deployment, and personnel cost recovery across projects. • Support project managers in financial planning, budget monitoring, milestone tracking, and effective utilization of project resources. • Develop and strengthen financial reporting and monitoring systems through Zoho Projects, Zoho CRM, Zoho Analytics, and other financial management tools. • Support the financial closure of projects, including budget reconciliation, profitability assessment, and financial performance reporting. Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) Management • Coordinate operational activities, including documentation, regulatory requirements, and engagement with relevant stakeholders. • Monitor investor capital commitments, capital calls, contributions, distributions, and outstanding commitments. • Prepare and maintain fund-level financial models, cash flow projections, investment tracking reports, and capital utilization statements. • Support the preparation and review of investor reports, fund performance reports, and management information statements. • Assist in the calculation and review of fund distributions, management fees, carried interest, hurdle rates, and other fund-related financial arrangements in accordance with the fund documents. • Coordinate with fund managers, investment managers, trustees, custodians, legal advisors, and other service providers on fund-related financial and operational matters. • Monitor compliance with applicable SEBI AIF regulations, fund documentation, investor agreements, and other relevant regulatory requirements. • Support the financial evaluation of investment opportunities, fund structuring, and investment-related transactions, as required. Financial Compliance and Cross-Border Transactions • Provide financial and regulatory inputs on international transactions, including cross-border service arrangements, foreign investments, and inter company transactions. • Review financial implications of FEMA regulations, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), and Overseas Portfolio Investment (OPI). • Assess the implications of international taxation, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), withholding taxes, and transfer pricing on business transactions. • Coordinate with internal legal and tax teams and external advisors on complex financial and regulatory matters. • Support the review of contractual financial provisions, including payment terms, tax clauses, financial obligations, and commercial risks. Management Reporting and Strategic Financial Support • Prepare financial dashboards, analytical reports, and management presentations for the CFO and senior leadership. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions, business growth, and operational efficiency. • Develop and improve financial planning tools, reporting templates, budgeting frameworks, and internal financial management processes. • Support the automation and digitization of financial planning, project monitoring, and management reporting processes. • Undertake financial analysis and special assignments related to organizational restructuring, investments, business expansion, and other strategic initiatives. Requirements Key Skills • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Financial Modeling & Advanced Excel • Project Financial Management & Profitability Analysis • Proposal Budgeting, Costing & Pricing • Financial Reporting & Analytical Skills • AIF Fund Operations & Regulatory Knowledge Qualifications • Chartered Accountant