Assistant Manager - Finance Deal Pricing for IT Services and Corporate Functions

About the Role

This position is for an Associate Manager in Finance Deal Pricing within the IT services sector, supporting Managed Services and Consulting deals on a global scale. The role involves providing financial and commercial expertise to structure, price, and evaluate complex deals ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analytical assessments of client budgets to identify missing data and prepare action plans addressing issues ahead of deal approval.
• Collaborate with deal teams to utilize costing information and commercial parameters to accurately calculate pricing and margins using internal tools.
• Support deal teams by evaluating risks, suggesting mitigations, and identifying opportunities for clients and stakeholders through financial analysis.
• Apply US GAAP policies to understand financial risks and opportunities related to deal structures within various regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with tax and legal departments to ensure tax efficiency and compliance in contexts such as resource transfers, asset transactions, leasing, reselling, and subcontracting.
• Present financial insights to Sales and Finance leads and other stakeholders to support client negotiations and strategic decision-making.
• Identify and escalate deals with suboptimal financial metrics, collaborating with teams to enhance financial conditions prior to progression.
• Contribute continuously to Deal Structuring knowledge by engaging in thought leadership and learning initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum overall experience of 7 to 8 years, including at least 4 years focusing on deal pricing within the IT services industry.
• Educational credentials include CA, CWA, MBA (Finance), CMA, or CIMA.
• Strong skills in deal pricing specific to IT services are essential.
• Familiarity with services pricing, capital budgeting/financial planning and analysis, and US GAAP are preferred.
• Excellent communication and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Technical and Professional Expertise

• Understanding of corporate finance tools and strategies, including financing alternatives such as equity and debt.
• Knowledge of capital and debt markets, entity valuation, shareholder value metrics, EVA diagnostics, investment appraisals, cost baselining, and due diligence.
• Experience with accounting practices for business combinations, acquisitions, asset purchases or leases, revenue recognition, and principal versus agent considerations.
• Proven ability to conduct deal pricing reviews and prepare clear business case presentations with defined objectives and plans.
• Strong analytical aptitude and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications beyond Excel, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Why Work Here?

• Join a global community with a collaborative environment fostering both technical and functional skill enhancement.
• Opportunities to sharpen existing capabilities while engaging with innovative commercial models and the latest technology trends.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive team culture that values work-life balance and social engagement.