AGM - Corp FPandA Technology Finance

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Job Title

Network Opex – Budget and MIS

Job Code

22001015

Designation

AGM - Corp FP&A

Band

M2

Function

Finance

Sub-Function

Corp FP&A

Reports To

Head - Technology Finance

No. of Direct Reports

Location Type:

COR

No. of Direct + Indirect Reports

Job Purpose

To support effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management of Network Opex by preparing accurate MIS, cash profiling, cost analysis and projected cost forecasts. The role enables timely variance analysis, actionable insights, and cross-functional coordination with Network, Corporate Finance, Circle Finance, SCM, and system support teams to drive cost control, financial governance, and informed business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly Cash Profiling to support cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and decision-making.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Network Cost MIS, including variance analysis and discussions with the Network team to understand cost drivers.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Network Cost One-Offs, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and assessment of non-recurring expenditures.
• Prepare and share Network Cost Analysis reports covering Actual vs. Budget performance, including Month-on-Month (MoM), Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ), Year-on-Year (YoY), and Half-Year-on-Half-Year (HoH) comparisons.
• Prepare monthly projected Network Cost forecasts based on CAPEX investments, business assumptions, and deployment plans.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of the annual Network Cost Budget, including coordination with Network and Finance stakeholders.
• Monitor network cost trends, identify key variances, and provide actionable insights to support cost optimization and financial control.
• Collaborate with Network, Corporate Finance, and Circle Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Automation of Processes for ease of working
  
  
  

• SAP S/4HANA
• Financial Modelling for Strategic Analysis
• HPM
• MSOffice and Copilot
• Accounting Knowledge
  
  
  

• Analytical Thinking
• First-Time-Right Approach
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Accountability and Ownership
• Business Partnering
  
  
  

• Finance Reporting team
• Network operations and SCM team
• Corp FP&A Team
• IT Automation team