About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior FP&A Manager to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will focus on business partnering with the Engineering and Product Management teams. Additionally, you will play a critical role in monitoring and optimizing cloud spend to ensure cost efficiency as the company scales. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights that inform financial decisions and optimize resource allocation.Location: Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Product Management Expense Support:

Partner with Engineering and Product Management teams to track and analyze expenses, including headcount, software, and other operational costs.
Develop detailed budget forecasts for Engineering and Product Management, ensuring alignment with company-wide financial goals.
Collaborate with HR and other departments to maintain accurate headcount forecasts and ensure proper budgeting for staffing needs.
Analyze software and tools expenditures, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency.
Project resource allocation analysis

Cloud Spend Tracking & Optimization:

Track and manage cloud expenditure across various platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), working with technical teams to ensure accurate allocation and forecasting.
Identify cost-saving opportunities by analyzing cloud usage trends, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing best practices in cloud financial management.
Develop reports and dashboards to monitor cloud spend and performance against budget, providing actionable insights to leadership.
Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams to implement cloud cost optimization strategies, such as rightsizing, reserved instances, and savings plans.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on Engineering and Product Management expenses, as well as cloud spend.
Create and present ad-hoc financial analyses, business cases, and forecasts to support key decision-making.

Collaboration & Process Improvement:

Act as a liaison between FP&A, Engineering, Product Management, and other departments to ensure accurate financial tracking and budget compliance.
Identify areas for process improvements and automation, and drive efficiencies within the expense management process.
Ensure financial best practices and alignment with company policies while providing insights and guidance to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Experience: 10+ years of experience as a FP&A, finance or in a related role.
Technical Proficiency/ Tools: Netsuite.
People Management Skills.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented approach.
Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

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