Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About Conde Nast Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe. Position Overview The Manager, FP&A will support the strategic delivery of the FP&A Centre of Excellence (CoE) and lead designated pillars within the CoE. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely reporting and analysis, while driving standardization, process improvements, and capability building as the team continues to scale. The pillar’s scope includes month-end reporting and planning (Budget and in-year forecasts), with a focus on Revenue, COGS, and OPEX. The role partners closely with global Functional Business Partnering teams and Corporate FP&A teams (UK and US) to deliver services aligned with agreed standards and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery - Lead team performance and ensure delivery in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). - Deliver standardized month-end reporting, including variance analysis of actuals vs. plan. - Support Budget and Forecast consolidation, providing first-level variance insights. - Report and analyze Revenue, COGS, and OPEX across functions and markets. - Oversee KPI reporting and perform ad hoc analysis as required. - Ensure smooth knowledge transitions, updated SOPs, and strong output quality before handoff to onshore teams. - Monitor pillar KPIs and resolve issues in a timely manner. - Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with global Functional Business Partnering teams. - Act as the primary escalation point for supported teams. - Conduct regular service review meetings with stakeholders. - Partner closely with the Bangalore Controlling Operations team to ensure clear handoffs and timely month-end reporting. - Continuous Improvement - Drive standardization and efficiency across reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. - Leverage automation and eliminate non-value-added activities. - Lead the transition of stabilized activities into the CoE. - - Collaborate with Corporate FP&A and EPM/Workday teams to enhance reporting consistency and best practices. - Team Management - Manage, coach, and develop the team, including onboarding new hires. - Allocate resources effectively to meet business demands. - Foster a high-performing, engaged team culture. - Essential Skills & Requirements - 8–10 years of Finance experience with proven offshore team management exposure. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior Finance leaders. - Minimum 3 years of people management experience leading teams of 4–5 members. - Strong FP&A or related experience in a similar Finance role. - Experience setting up and scaling an offshore Centre of Excellence. - Strong proficiency in reporting tools (e.g., EPM, Workday). - Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

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