Senior Finance Specialist - Reporting at BlueOptima · Bengaluru

companyDescription BlueOptima’s vision is to become the global reference for the optimisation of the performance of Software Engineers across all industries. We provide industry-leading objective metrics in software development. We enable large organisations to deliver better software, faster and at lower cost, with technology that pushes the limits of what has been done before. We are a global company which has consistently doubled in headcount and revenue YoY, with no external investment. We currently are located in 4 countries: London (our HQ), Mexico, India and the US. A total number of 100 employees (and increasing every day) from 34 different nationalities and with over 25 languages spoken. We promote an open-minded environment and encourage our employees to create their own success story in this high-performance environment. jobDescription We are looking for a Finance professional to join our Finance team in our Bangalore office. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this role will play an integral part in setting up and improving the Financial Reporting function across the Group. It involves working closely with the mid-level and upper management in ensuring quality and delivery of the financial data, and evolution of the financial processes. What you’ll do Own and review books of accounts, including prepayments, accruals, revenues, costs across all entities in the group. Own and manage periodic book closures. Prepare and review standalone and group Financial Statements. Manage both standalone and group audits.. Prepare monthly, quarterly management reporting decks (MIS) to be presented to the top management. Manage the entire financial reporting function across all entities in the group and deliver meaningful insights to relevant stakeholders. Work closely with mid-level and top-level management across functions such as sales, engineering and build financial metrics and reports to aid decision making. Partner with department heads to evaluate the ROI of various initiatives, track budget vs. actuals, and provide actionable variance analysis. Responsible for ensuring financial information and statements are accurate and available in a timely manner. Continually review and improve the reporting framework within the group. Exposure to global finance projects and opportunities to work closely across functions, thereby accelerating learning and growth. qualifications Qualified CA/ CMA. 1-3 years post qualification experience. Proven experience in building, owning, or significantly contributing to MIS processes. Expert in spreadsheets and preparing management decks. Solid understanding of accounting frameworks. Prior experience in accounting tools such as Xero, Zoho, Quickbooks, etc is a plus. Prior experience of working in a multi-region, multi-currency setup is a plus. Articleship or prior Big 4 experience is a plus. Experience in integrating AI into workflows Experience in industry environment / SAAS is an advantage additionalInformation Why join our team? Culture and Growth: Global team with a creative, innovative and welcoming mindset. Rapid career growth and opportunity to be an outstanding and visible contributor to the company's success. Freedom to create your own success story in a high performance environment. Training programs and Personal Development Plans for each employee Benefits: 32 days of holidays (this includes public and religious holidays) Contributions to your Provident Fund which can be matched by the company above the statutory minimum as agreed Gratuity payments Private Medical Insurance provided by the company (Employee + Spouse + 2 Children + 2 Parents) 12 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave, 6 months Maternity leave Support with childcare costs (50%) Work from Home Equipment allowance Flexible Work from Home policy - 2 days home p/w Flexible Work from Long Distance - 4 weeks a year Sponsored Learning Opportunities Team Socials Stay connected with us on LinkedIn or keep an eye on our career page for future opportunities!