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Designation: Finance Operations (International Business)Business Unit: Working ProfessionalLocation: Mumbai (Andheri-Marol)Salary: 6-8 LPAAbout the RoleThe Senior Associate – Finance Operations will support and execute end-to-end finance operations for upGrad International, covering provisioning, PO management, invoicing, payouts, MIS reporting, cost analysis, and P&L tracking.This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with increasing ownership over accuracy, timeliness, reporting discipline, and process improvements, enabling business teams and leadership to make data-backed financial decisions across international markets.Key Responsibilities1. Finance Operations & ExecutionExecute SME provisioning, PO creation, invoicing, payouts, and ledger maintenance for international programs and partners.Ensure accurate booking of costs and revenues in line with accounting policies and internal controls.Support monthly closures and assist in reconciliation of program-level financials.2. MIS Reporting & TrackingPrepare and maintain weekly and monthly MIS reports covering costs, revenues, margins, and variances.Own and maintain finance trackers (vendors, payouts, accruals, invoicing status) with high data integrity.Reduce manual effort through structured templates and automation where possible.3. Payments & CoordinationCoordinate with central Finance and external stakeholders to ensure timely domestic and international payments.Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation for cross-border payments and compliance requirements.Track payment timelines and proactively flag delays or documentation gaps.4. Budgeting, AOP & P&L SupportSupport AOP and budgeting exercises through data compilation, validation, and analysis.Track P&L performance against Budget/AOP at program and market levels.Prepare budget vs actual variance analysis with clear commentary and root-cause identification.5. Cost Analysis & Process ImprovementAssist in building and maintaining cost models for programs and markets.Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and leakage in finance processes; recommend improvements.Support audits and ensure adherence to internal finance SOPs and compliance standards.Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong fundamentals in finance operations, MIS reporting, and variance analysisWorking knowledge of international payments and forex documentationAdvanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; ERP exposure preferredHigh attention to detail, ownership mindset, and strong follow-throughAbility to work with multiple stakeholders and tight timelinesExperience & Qualifications3–6 years of experience in finance operations, business finance, or controllershipCA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / equivalent qualification preferredExposure to international businesses, EdTech, or services-led organizations is a plus6–12 Month Success KPIsFirst 6 Months100% on-time processing of SME provisioning, invoicing, and payouts for assigned programsPayment TAT improvement of 15–20% for international and domestic payoutsComplete ownership of program-level finance trackers with zero dependency on ad-hoc follow-upsSuccessful support of at least one budgeting / AOP cycle with accurate data and variance commentaryBy 12 MonthsIndependently manage end-to-end finance operations for a defined international portfolioDeliver monthly P&L packs within agreed timelines with clear variance insightsAchieve 25–30% reduction in manual reporting effort through templates, automation, or process redesignZero audit observations attributable to finance operations or documentation gapsBe recognized as a go-to finance partner for program and operations teamsWhy Join upGrad InternationalHigh-ownership role in a global, fast-scaling education businessExposure to international finance operations and cross-border complexityClear growth path toward Manager / Business Finance roles