About FinAdvantage
Founded in 2013 by four Big 4 veterans, FinAdvantage is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm delivering a full suite of accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services through a tech-focused, consultative operating model. We serve a diverse clientele including multinational corporations, India subsidiaries of global companies, startups, growth-stage businesses, venture capital and private equity firms, fund administrators, and CPA/accounting firms in the US and globally. With a team of 250+ professionals, a presence across India, North America, South-East Asia, and Europe, and SOC 1 Type 1 certification, we combine Big 4 rigour with entrepreneurial agility.
Our vision is to be the global leaders in scaling financial accounting and operations — reimagining these services with cutting-edge process management and technology. Our "gene pool" draws from KPMG, EY, RSM, State Street, Wipfli, SS&C, and other marquee institutions.
We are looking for a Manager — FP&A to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality engagements to clients across geographies and sectors.
Role and Responsibilities
Financial, Planning & Analysis
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Lead the design and delivery of FP&A frameworks for clients, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning aligned with strategic business objectives.
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Build and maintain dynamic financial models including three-statement models, scenario and sensitivity analyses, cash flow projections, and unit economics frameworks for startups, PE/VC portfolio companies, and MNC subsidiaries.
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Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), management dashboards, and executive reporting packages to enable data-driven decision-making by CFOs, boards, and investor stakeholders.
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Drive monthly and quarterly business review processes, providing actionable insights on revenue trends, cost drivers, margin performance, working capital, and cash flow management.
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Support fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting by preparing investor decks, financial projections, valuation support, and ad-hoc analyses for capital raises, M&A transactions, and strategic initiatives.
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Advise clients on FP&A process maturity, tool selection, and implementation (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Vena, Power BI, Tableau) to build scalable, automated planning and reporting capabilities.
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Partner with operational and functional leaders within client organisations to align financial plans with commercial strategy, pricing decisions, headcount planning, and capital expenditure priorities.
Required for all profiles:
Engagement & Client Relationship Management
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Manage multiple concurrent client engagements across geographies, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and first-time-right delivery in line with FinAdvantage's quality ethos.
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Serve as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of clients; build trusted advisor status with CFOs, finance directors, VCs/PE operating partners, and CPA firm partners.
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Prepare engagement proposals, scope of work documents, and commercial terms for new and existing client mandates.
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Coordinate with cross-functional teams within FinAdvantage (tax consulting, technology enablement, payroll, compliance) to deliver integrated solutions.
People Development & Team Leadership
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior Executives, Executives, and Team leads; take ownership of their technical upskilling and professional growth.
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Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and foster the collaborative, accountable, and empathetic culture that defines FinAdvantage ("Be a FINTastik").
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Design and deliver internal training programmes on technical accounting standards (US GAAP, Ind AS, IFRS), industry-specific accounting, and emerging topics.
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Contribute to knowledge management by developing templates, checklists, process playbooks, and thought leadership content.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
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Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI (required).
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Additional qualifications such as CPA (US), ACCA, CMA are strongly preferred.
Experience
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3–4 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, reporting, or advisory — ideally with a combination of Big 4 / professional services firm experience and exposure to industry or outsourced accounting environments.
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Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following: technical accounting advisory, GAAP/IFRS conversions, accounting outsourcing for MNC subsidiaries, fund accounting, M&A due diligence, startup finance setup, or CPA firm support services (CAS).
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Hands-on experience serving PE/VC-backed companies, startups, or multinational subsidiaries is highly valued.
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Prior experience managing teams of 5+ professionals and delivering multi-client engagements simultaneously.
Technical Skills
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Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, Ind AS, IFRS, and Indian GAAP; ability to research, interpret, and apply complex standards to real-world client scenarios.
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Proficiency in accounting software and ERP platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, NetSuite, Tally, SAP) — experience with fund accounting platforms (e.g., Yardi, Allvue, Investran) is a plus.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of data analytics and automation tools (RPA, Power BI, or similar) is preferred.
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Familiarity with Indian statutory compliance (GST, TDS, MCA filings, RBI/FEMA regulations) and US tax prep workflows is advantageous.
Competencies & Cultural Fit
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Accountable: Intellectual curiosity to dissect complex challenges and take ownership of outcomes.
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Empathetic & Committed: Passion for building long-term client partnerships and delivering value beyond the engagement scope.
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Global Lens, Local Focus: Comfort navigating multi-GAAP, multi-jurisdictional environments while understanding local nuances.
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Tech-Powered Problem Solver: Enthusiasm for leveraging technology, automation, and reimagined processes to drive efficiency and governance.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to CFOs, audit committees, investors, and CPA firm partners across geographies.
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Strong project management skills with a track record of managing competing deadlines across multiple engagements.
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Entrepreneurial mindset — willingness to contribute to business development, client acquisition, and practice building in a high-growth environment.
Why FinAdvantage?
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Big 4 DNA, Startup Energy: Work alongside founders and leaders who have led practices at KPMG, EY, PwC, and State Street — in an environment that values speed, ownership, and innovation.
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Global Exposure: Serve clients across India, North America, South-East Asia, and Europe spanning sectors from BFSI and SaaS to manufacturing, pharma, real estate, and entertainment.
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Technology-First Culture: Operate in a firm that actively invests in AI, ML, RPA, and digital process management to redefine accounting and finance delivery.
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Growth Trajectory: Join a firm with 35%+ revenue CAGR; benefit from accelerated career growth, leadership visibility, and the opportunity to shape new service lines.
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Be a FINTastik: Become part of a culture that values accountability, empathy, commitment, and intellectual curiosity — where every team member is empowered to make an impact.
