Role & responsibilities Responsible for the accurate completion of job instructions provided by the end user (bankers / analysts) Adherence to agreed deadlines, communicating and flagging any adverse impact to their respective team leaders Owning and taking responsibility for the work produced in terms of consistency, accuracy and quality Ensures a smooth handover of critical information pertaining the jobs Hours of Work Willingness to work on Day shifts & Night shifts on a rotation / continuous basis Flexibility to work on demand as per operational requirements Educational Qualification Bachelors Degree in any discipline (preferable in Commerce / Arts / Literature) Fresher / No prior work experience MS Office 2003 / 2007 certification / qualification (preferable) First rate academic qualifications Skills Required Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurately on time Strong knowledge of MS PowerPoint & MS Word Knowledge of Adobe Suite (preferable) Strong interpersonal skills will be essential as you liaise and work closely with all levels within the team Proactive individual, with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team Good command over English language spoken and written Please note - Assessment and Interview (In office, Kochi, Kakkanad, Infopark)

Williams Lea Role: Art Director - Williams Lea Kochi Shift: Rotational (Monthly Once) Week off: Rotational Location: Kochi Overview of the Role: The Art Director collaborates closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize and develop the visual output for various projects. This includes establishing the visual language, setting the tone, and defining the animation style. The Art Director is responsible for guiding the execution of all visual aspects of projects, ensuring consistency and quality across the board. Key Responsibilities: Conceptualization: Work with the Creative Director to brainstorm and develop visual concepts for projects. Visual Language: Establish and maintain the visual language and tone for projects. Animation Style: Define and oversee the animation style to ensure it aligns with the project's vision. Execution: Guide the execution of all visual elements, ensuring they meet quality standards and are consistent across the project. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members, including designers, animators, and developers, to ensure cohesive visual output. Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to team members to refine and improve visual elements. Trend Analysis: Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into projects. Strong Visualization: Demonstrate strong visualization skills to bring concepts to life effectively. Team Handling: Lead and manage the visual team, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output. Marketing Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to align visual strategies with marketing goals. Print and Digital: Oversee visual content for both print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency and quality. Concept New Ideas: Continuously generate and develop new ideas to keep the visual output fresh and innovative. Qualifications: Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role. Strong portfolio showcasing creative and high-quality visual work. Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite). Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong understanding of visual storytelling and animation principles.

Role & responsibilities Should have prior experience or good understanding in Job queue monitoring and management Job review and estimation skills of presentations and creative requests Communication with client over email and telephone Capacity management / shift allocation and planning Job allocation to processing members (operators / editors / proof readers) MS Office 2007 / 2010 certification / qualification (preferable) with knowledge of Adobe suite (advantage) Willingness to work on day & night shifts (9 hours) on a rotation / continuous basis Flexibility to work on demand as per operational requirements Adaptable to work on Saturdays and Sundays, or on holidays

Job Description *Utilize appropriate logs and/or tracking software for all administrative support work *Thoroughly assess job requests and ensure appropriate completion of job tasks throughout task lifecycle *Perform work in administrative support, including, but not limited to, senior executives calendar Management and scheduling meetings in different time zones, Travel planning and arrangements, prepare expense management reports on behalf of executives in accordance with the firm policy, managing end-to-end global senior leadership visits across Asia, booking meeting rooms, conference and seminar halls, event planning and miscellaneous administrative support *Use established procedures, standards and formats to complete administrative requests to client satisfaction *Communicate with team members, lead, supervisor or client on job or deadline concerns *Meet contracted deadlines for service delivery to our clients *Troubleshoot basic software or hardware problems Help to foster a proactive environment of continuous service enhancement and relationship building with the client Perform quality assurance on work of others, as requested Adhere to Williams Lea policies, in addition to client policies Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner Additional Job Description Job qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum (3) years of administrative support experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment Skilled in the use MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong keyboarding and typing skills with excellent communication skills Familiar with other software programs for providing administrative support Strong attention to detail; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously Must have good organizational skills Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information Able to exercise good judgment to make decisions that conform to business needs and policy Good problem solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level Ability to maintain professional composure when working with immediate deadlines Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing Demonstrate proficiency in using equipment/technology/software and hardware necessary to perform job functions Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships

Role: Sr Finance Analyst - Williams Lea Shift: UK & US (Flexible) Week off: Rotational Location: Kochi and Chennai Roles& Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Month-End Support : Assist the Finance Manager with month-end overhead results, maintaining daily reporting files, and preparing various journals to finalise the monthly P&L. Compliance and Accuracy : Ensure transactions comply with audit requirements, maintain accurate documentation, and manage cost center mappings. Invoice Tracking : Keep a monthly tracker for third-party costs and resolve issues with purchase orders and invoicing errors. Purchase Orders : Request purchase orders for finance and group overheads, and maintain a relevant tracker. Reporting and Analysis : Support monthly functional reporting, variance analysis, and assist with budget/forecast preparation. Periodic Finance Activities : Handle tasks like worker costing allocation corrections, cost center creations, work closely with Shared service center on variety of activities Documentation and Process Improvement : Document processes, update them when improvements are made, and provide support for year-end audits. Stakeholder Engagement : Meet stakeholder expectations, participate in decision-making meetings, and manage purchase orders for finance and group overheads. Support the Finance Manager in the delivery of month end overhead results within the timeline requested. Maintaining Daily Reporting file for month end Prepare and post various prepayment, accrual and reclass journals in order to finalise the monthly P&L Ensure accuracy and compliance of the transactions with regard to audit compliance, back up calculations/documentation, cost centre/service line mappings, chart of accounts etc. Maintain a monthly invoice tracker of the overhead function third party costs Follow up with PTP and business partners to resolve any issues with incomplete purchase orders and invoicing errors identified as part of the monthly review. Support the Finance Manager with monthly functional reporting and variance analysis of staff costs and third party spend levels against budget/forecast. Process various periodic finance activities for example, capitalization, Worker costing allocation corrections, Cost Center creations etc. Assist Finance Manager in the preparation of budget/forecast, loading and maintaining accurate data in Adaptive Insights tool. Ensure process are documented and updated when improvements are implemented. Meet the stakeholder expectations and participate in all decision making/review meetings. Provide supporting documents for year-end audit as required. Request Purchase Orders (for Finance and Group Overheads) and maintain relevant tracker. Responsibilities: 5+ years experience in Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis A bachelors degree in accounting or finance. Experience and expertise in effectively using financial accounting tools such as Workday, Adaptive Insights is a plus. Knowledge & awareness of statutory compliances and updates Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills. Strong understanding of strategic business processes Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving aptitude Financial modelling expertise is a plus. Analyze current and past financial data and performance. Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement. Provide financial models and Budgeting & Forecasting Preparation of monthly Forecast report and Variance analysis report Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts. Prepare or deliver monthly client related operational P&L account and Balance sheet activity. Support Stakeholder by giving required information regarding business and other updates. Meet the stakeholder expectations and participate to all decision making/review meetings. Design templates and data collection to prepare the ad-hoc management reporting requirements. Prepare summary presentations to support the management decision making process. Technical Skills Should be well versed in MS Office Should have Advance MS Excel skills (including power query) Experience of Workday and Adaptive preferred Education Qualification Commerce graduate with intermediate pass of CA/CWA or MBA (Finance) Person specification Must be comfortable working in UK or APAC working hours Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment to meet deadlines Must be able to analyze, communicate, facilitate, prioritize, escalate, and resolve issues Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Analytical and creative bent of mind with proactive approach to business problem solving Regards, Prasanna R Talent Acquisition Executive Williams Lea prasanna.r@williamslea.com- 7200194974

Williams Lea Role: Creative Designer - Williams Lea Shift: Rotational (Monthly Once) Week off: Rotational Location: Chennai/Kochi Roles& Responsibilities: Overview of the role The Senior Creative Designer is responsible for creating or adapting a layout as per the job requirement. His / her responsibility will not just be to execute work as instructed, but also to add value to the assigned job by contributing creatively as and when required and reporting to Art Director. Roles and Responsibilities Summary Work closely with the Senior Visualiser / Art Director to produce high quality, finished designs. Adhere to the brief, guidelines and committed timelines. Carry out thorough pre-press checks and ensure that the print file is error-free. Adhere to studio workflow processes and best practice in all day-to-day activities. Be self-managed, with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Proactively offer process improvement recommendations. Develop good knowledge of the clients brands. Proactively challenge off-brand communications internally and externally where appropriate. Suggest proactive work for clients. Skills Required Hands-on working experience in graphic design. Sound, working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop). Ability to work with templates, style guides and having a good understanding of how a brand works across various collaterals. Ability to work on tight deadlines and under pressure. Keen eye for detail and a good sense of typography, colour and balance. Basic understanding of marketing and advertising concepts. Pre-press, Print and Pre-media knowledge would be an advantage. Clarity of thought, good communication and interpersonal skills. Team player. 5+ years’ experience in advertising / design agencies or publishing.

Williams Lea Role: Strategic Sourcing Manager Shift: UK Shift Location: Bangalore Position summary The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for the overall procurement strategy of the group including supplier negotiation, management and performance. He/she manages suppliers of related services, and will develop all aspects of the supplier portfolio. This Strategic Sourcing Manager assists in formulating and delivering a strategy for a portfolio of product groups that supports the overall company and department objectives. He/she selects and manages suppliers to deliver financial benefits, achieve performance targets and exceed quality and service standards. The position is responsible for negotiating commercial terms with suppliers on behalf of the group; representing the department at formal and informal meetings (both internally and externally); selling the portfolio strategy, tactics and performance to clients; and supporting the internal account teams, as required. The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops a technical understanding and competence in each product area and understands the wider supply market in each product area. Job qualifications Minimum of three (2) years experience within the appropriate procurement specialty and/or supplier management role. Minimum of four (2) years experience in a client or customer service environment. Minimum of two (2) years of prior experience in financial analysis, managing financial reporting or cost controls, etc. strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in related field. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted. Knowledge of appropriate commercial models and approaches to achieve best in class deals (i.e., vendor selection, outsource versus join venture, yield, capacity review). Market supply and business knowledge pertinent to appropriate spend segments coupled with the ability to rapidly acquire and use new skills and information. Blue chip relevant segment expertise in the appropriate spend sector is preferred. (To be defined based upon business requirements at time of hiring in area such as print, mail, commercial print, POS, equipment, telecom, etc.) Sound knowledge of financial evaluation tools, including business case preparation, case presentation to boards of directors and all relevant intermediary steering groups is desirable. Excellent contract negotiation skills. In-depth experience and a successful track record in commercial negotiations are preferred. Detailed commercial contractual knowledge with the ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies. Contacts and expertise of the marketplace. Exceptional interpersonal skills to executive board level both internally and externally. Exceptional negotiation skills within a matrixed environment with experience negotiating major contracts. Proven record of exceptional customer satisfaction, troubleshooting and resolution. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Proven ability to handle stressful situations and deadline pressures. Strong and effective decision-making skills necessary to manage complex operations. Clear track record of inspired leadership and high achievement. Job duties (* denotes essential function) * Work with team to drive robust solutions for low to medium complex projects *Manage the overall planning, control, status reporting and delivery of projects from start to completion to ensure that project goals and objectives are met within the agreed upon time, scope, budget and resource requirements *Implement project schedules and coordinate resources ensuring all activity is completed to the agreed deadlines *Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all projects and their status using appropriate technology Determine risk and contingency planning for projects *Ensure system is updated with any changes in specifications, status and costs post intake if needed Analyze work plans to identify issues and barriers *Communicate consistently with project stakeholders and executives as appropriate, ensuring deliverables are being met by all team members at all stages of the project *Develop & maintain a strong relationship with the client and consistently strive to exceed their expectations. Maintain a good understanding of the client and their organization *Build consultative relationship with external and internal clients *Manage contracts and deliverables with 3rd party providers, if needed *Manage to and achieve budget goals set for projects Assist in the evaluation and redesign of practice offerings Identify areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation *Review the status reports of team members across projects and address issues as appropriate Work across team to share lessons learned and best practices *Lead and participate in work steam meetings *Provide projects updates to work streams and client as appropriate *Utilize appropriate tools & technology to execute on-time delivery Ensure issues requiring escalation are routed to the appropriate contact and resolved Job duties (* denotes an “essential function”) Client/Vendor Relationship Management Provide proactive, insightful ideas and solutions for consideration based on best practices and industry experience. Ensure that clients and vendors are managed in a proactive, professional manner and that their expectations are not only met but exceeded. Develop long-term sustainable relationships with key decision makers in vendor/client organizations. Responsible for the immediate resolution of significant concerns/issues raised by vendors. Develop relationships with users in order to validate service levels and identify new business opportunities. Develop strategies to capture viable business opportunities, presenting and communicating to clients. Financial Management Ensure that all financial savings targets are achieved within a framework of absolute financial control and that new business savings targets are achieved through liaison with the Account Director and/or Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing responsible and the vendors. Responsible for overall financial performance of each vendor contract. Ensure that business proposals are financially viable. Evaluate the operational and financial feasibility of new vendor offerings. Ensure a structured plan for profit enhancement through vendor savings is in place and is regularly revised. Business Development and Business Planning Acquire strategic level understanding of how VM supports the objectives of driving down process and production costs while enhancing savings. Aid Director of Strategic Sourcing and Account Directors in managing the contract renewal process. Manage the implementation of new vendor services. Take relevant products and services to market (utilizing all relevant procurement tools; i.e. e-auction, etc.) to negotiate contracts (price and service) with relevant approved vendors. Support the management of the transfer of production of products and services from incumbent suppliers to new vendors when and where appropriate. Develop future sourcing strategy that mirrors future business objectives (new from existing business). Operational Management Foster a culture of excellence and ensure continuous improvement through the use of best practices. Build relationships with support departments and key external suppliers, as appropriate. Successfully implement new vendor contracts/services. Troubleshoot daily and on-going issues between vendors, suppliers, and client ensuring client service excellence. Ensure compliance with all vendor and supplier contracts. Develop and manage on-going vendor/supplier management processes ensuring vendor/supplier product quality and competitive cost values. Provide input in vendor contract negotiations as required. Ensure an outward focus on the supply base, proactively investigating supply market tracking. Receptive to change and innovation. Oversee the application and compliance of sourcing. Set and implement operational standards, ensuring appropriate uniformity.

Role & responsibilities Responsible for the accurate completion of job instructions provided by the end user (bankers / analysts) Adherence to agreed deadlines, communicating and flagging any adverse impact to their respective team leaders Owning and taking responsibility for the work produced in terms of consistency, accuracy and quality Ensures a smooth handover of critical information pertaining the jobs Hours of Work Willingness to work on Day shifts & Night shifts on a rotation / continuous basis Flexibility to work on demand as per operational requirements Educational Qualification Bachelors Degree in any discipline (preferable in Commerce / Arts / Literature) Fresher / No prior work experience MS Office 2003 / 2007 certification / qualification (preferable) First rate academic qualifications Skills Required Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurately on time Strong knowledge of MS PowerPoint & MS Word Knowledge of Adobe Suite (preferable) Strong interpersonal skills will be essential as you liaise and work closely with all levels within the team Proactive individual, with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team Good command over English language spoken and written Please note - Assessment and Interview (In office, Chennai, Tidel Park)

Purpose of role Williams Lea is looking for a Lead Drupal/PHP developer. This is a full-time role. The successful candidate will be working in a dedicated Web Development Team within a fast-moving and growing Technology function. The Technology group provides services through all areas of the software development lifecycle. The role involves working with the latest technologies on client-facing bespoke development projects as well as development of internal platforms and systems. The successful candidate will be working in a team of developers to build websites with a range of technologies and for multiple clients. Experience with both Waterfall and Agile software development frameworks is advantageous. This role requires participation in the full product lifecycle, from design to deployment, to post launch phases including technical support and editorial and technical training. In many cases this is a client-facing role. The main skill required for this role is Object Oriented PHP and ideally a good knowledge of Drupal 8+. Knowledge of the Symfony framework and components is expected. A working knowledge of Apache web servers is expected; experience of working with AWS is an advantage. Knowledge of Front-End Development technologies including but not limited to JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5 & CSS are also advantageous. Key Competencies Experienced Drupal 8+ or Object-Oriented PHP developer able to implement robust and high quality web applications according to specification documents / user stories. Client-focused, working independently and simultaneously across multiple projects. Capture and documentation of customer requirements and transformation into software design specifications / user stories. Writes structured well-documented code to deliver scalable software solutions. Competent problem solver and quickly identifies and finds ways of overcoming obstacles and barriers. Good communication, able to write clear and concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. Team player with effective time management. Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to peer review and provide feedback on others work.Key Activities Develop code as per the specifications and coding standards. Liaise with Technical Lead, Testers and project stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Assist in the production of detailed technical design documentation & estimates. Implementing unit tests. Ensure all code passes unit testing with appropriate code coverage. Assist in peer reviews of other team member’s code. Provide feedback on processes to refine where necessary. Technical support, including assisting with on-call support. Key Technologies Experience in the following is required: Developing websites in PHP using Drupal 8+ or Symfony Developing websites with a Content Management System JavaScript HTML5 Integrating websites with 3rd party REST APIs PHPUnit Unit Testing framework Composer dependency management Git version control Cloud hosting (AWS) Experience in the following technologies is desirable: Drupal development (particularly module development) CSS up to and including CSS3 Cross-browser compatibility testing and development Accessibility and usability (WAI, WCAG, ARIA) CSS pre-processors (e.g. Sass, Less) Building responsive websites Apache server configuration Linux server management XSLT and XPath Continuous Integration (Jenkins) Qualifications and Experience Educated to degree level or higher in Computer Science or a related technology field. Experienced PHP developer with a history of implementing robust and high quality web applications according to specification documents / user stories. 6+ years working with web technology. Experience of the software development life cycle and Agile development methodologies. Experience of providing client facing support is an advantage.

Overview of the role The Associate Operations Manager will lead the Creative Production Services team as a strategic leader for the CPS Operations, the AOM will Managing the day-to-day production operations for the client Support and translate broader company-wide strategic vision and priorities into clear and tangible production objectives, priorities, and action plans for the CPS operation; working in conjunction with Regional and, when appropriate, Global Leadership Establish and maintain deep, consultative relationships and is a highly trusted advisor to local and client stakeholders on pre-media, pre-press, print production, digital production, video/broadcast production, transcreation/translation, sourcing, creative and associated industry practices and trends Ensure regional procedures and processes are aligned with the Client / organizations global procedures, processes, and guidelines Role Summary Strategy, Vision and Leadership, Client Focus Design, implement and own the vision and growth strategy for the CPS team in line with the goals of Client / Williams Lea Initiate, collaborate and drive change management initiatives to support the business Monitors progress of on-going projects across the CPS Operation; provides guidance and leadership to address and resolve promptly, accurately, effectively, any issues or problems that may arise. Ensures all relevant stakeholders remain informed on project progress Provides thought leadership, insights, and perspectives that support client initiatives and align our services with client needs Maintains strong working relationship with Global and Regional stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet project specifications and client needs Operational Excellence Manage day-to-day production operations of all the service lines in the Creative Production Services Business unit Develops effective production models from previous experience, current market trends, and competitor intelligence; establishes cost effective, creative, and innovative production strategies to meet the client needs Regularly analyses performance through KPIs and other metrics and at formal periodic production review meetings; utilizes data to maintain or improve performance across the operation Creates strong and effective global and regional partnerships and collaborates across the business to ensure client needs are met and projects stay within scope, budget, timeline, quality and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Plans and executes change management activities to drive change while maintaining operating effectiveness and client satisfaction; ensures timely and efficient communication of management decisions throughout the region. Define Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) benchmarks focused on our Key Performance Indicators; design & implement the CSAT survey across clients and service lines Analyse the CSAT scores against the BU KPIs to identify focus areas, solutions, define and execute appropriate strategies to support them People Recruit and lead the CPS leadership team to support the development and execution of the CPS strategy Communicates timely, relevant information to employees, as appropriate, so they understand company performance, business direction and initiatives Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality Establish and monitor team performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments Drive initiatives focused at improving employee morale and engagement Growth Maintains and utilizes a long-term, holistic view of the business; proactively identifies future needs and opportunities and generates innovative solutions that drive profitability. Actively supports innovation, testing and implementation of production technology tools Supports Companys profitability efforts by encouraging and actively enabling innovation, creativity, and cost efficiency through all production activities. Keeps a focus on production and client service needs ensuring client retention is maximized by partnering with Global and Regional Client Servicing & Operations needs. Supports Business Development and Client Growth teams by providing attention to new and transition work or Proof-of-concept in order to win new business. Increase the Companys profile through actively engaging in networking, and/or other industry activities Skills Required 8 - 10 years relevant experience (preferably within a leading global creative production agency) Proven experience successfully managing large-scale, multi-discipline international brand production teams within a media/creative production environment Deep understanding of effective creative production across all key disciplines: processes, roles, tools (digital and conventional), and workflow practices and trends Previous P&L ownership, accountability and demonstrated growth initiatives Strong leadership skills; ability to engage, influence and inspire peers, direct and indirect reports Collaborative professional, self-reliant, good problem solver and results oriented Intellectual curiosity required to ask the right questions and drive out inconsistencies Problem solving - understanding and offering solutions Relentless high energy, drive and proactiveness Strategic thinker with an excellent understanding of key industry influences and the ability to apply this thinking to a variety of clients and brands

Roles and Responsibilities Develop innovative design concepts for various advertising campaigns, including print media (brochures, flyers, posters) and digital platforms (social media). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually appealing designs that meet client expectations. Design logos, icons, infographics, and other visual elements using software such as Illustrator and Photoshop. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines under pressure. Ensure high-quality output by reviewing designs before submission to clients. Desired Candidate Profile 7-12 years of experience in art direction or a related field. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) with expertise in typography and visualiser skills. Strong understanding of print media principles for creating effective print ads and brochures. Excellent team coordination skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities Create high-quality business presentations using PowerPoint, ensuring consistency across all materials. Develop engaging presentation content, including slides, notes, and handouts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide input on project deliverables. Utilize Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Charts, ThinkCell, Template, Formatting to enhance document production efficiency. Ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining attention to detail. Desired Candidate Profile 2-4 years of experience in creating Business Presentations using PowerPoint. Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word) and ability to learn new software quickly. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting tight deadlines.

Technical Skills Should be well versed in MS Office Should have Advance MS Excel skills (including power query) Soft Skills Excellent communication skills (should be able to communicate well with UK, US or APAC counterparts) Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Willing to be flexible with shift work Should be a self-starter Good team player Person specification Must be comfortable working in UK or APAC working hours Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment to meet deadlines Must be able to analyze, communicate, facilitate, prioritize, escalate, and resolve issues Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Analytical and creative bent of mind with proactive approach to business problem solving Responsibilities Month-End Support: Assist the Finance Manager with month-end overhead results, maintaining daily reporting files, and preparing various journals to finalise the monthly P&L. Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure transactions comply with audit requirements, maintain accurate documentation, and manage cost center mappings. Invoice Tracking: Keep a monthly tracker for third-party costs and resolve issues with purchase orders and invoicing errors. Purchase Orders: Request purchase orders for finance and group overheads, and maintain a relevant tracker. Reporting and Analysis: Support monthly functional reporting, variance analysis, and assist with budget/forecast preparation. Periodic Finance Activities: Handle tasks like worker costing allocation corrections, cost center creations, work closely with Shared service center on variety of activities Documentation and Process Improvement: Document processes, update them when improvements are made, and provide support for year-end audits. Stakeholder Engagement: Meet stakeholder expectations, participate in decision-making meetings, and manage purchase orders for finance and group overheads. Support the Finance Manager in the delivery of month end overhead results within the timeline requested. Maintaining Daily Reporting file for month end Prepare and post various prepayment, accrual and reclass journals in order to finalise the monthly P&L Ensure accuracy and compliance of the transactions with regard to audit compliance, back up calculations/documentation, cost centre/service line mappings, chart of accounts etc. Maintain a monthly invoice tracker of the overhead function third party costs Follow up with PTP and business partners to resolve any issues with incomplete purchase orders and invoicing errors identified as part of the monthly review. Support the Finance Manager with monthly functional reporting and variance analysis of staff costs and third party spend levels against budget/forecast. Process various periodic finance activities for example, capitalization, Worker costing allocation corrections, Cost Center creations etc. Assist Finance Manager in the preparation of budget/forecast, loading and maintaining accurate data in Adaptive Insights tool. Ensure process are documented and updated when improvements are implemented. Meet the stakeholder expectations and participate in all decision making/review meetings. Provide supporting documents for year-end audit as required. Request Purchase Orders (for Finance and Group Overheads) and maintain relevant tracker. Responsibilities 5+ years’ experience in Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Experience and expertise in effectively using financial accounting tools such as Workday, Adaptive Insights is a plus. Knowledge & awareness of statutory compliances and updates Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills. Strong understanding of strategic business processes Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving aptitude Financial modelling expertise is a plus. Analyze current and past financial data and performance. Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement. Provide financial models and Budgeting & Forecasting Preparation of monthly Forecast report and Variance analysis report Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts. Prepare or deliver monthly client related operational P&L account and Balance sheet activity. Support Stakeholder by giving required information regarding business and other updates. Meet the stakeholder expectations and participate to all decision making/review meetings. Design templates and data collection to prepare the ad-hoc management reporting requirements. Prepare summary presentations to support the management decision making process.

Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Operations Manager - Creative, located in Kochi. The Associate Operations Manager - Creative will be responsible for overseeing the creative operations team, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality creative work. Day-to-day tasks include managing projects, coordinating with clients, ensuring adherence to deadlines, and facilitating communication between various departments. This role also involves performance tracking, process improvement, and providing support for creative team members. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in the creative industry, with a strong foundation in design and creative execution Strong project management and team coordination skills Started career as a designer and possesses hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite Experience in client communication and relationship management Ability to track performance and implement process improvements Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Capability to work effectively in a high-paced environment Relevant educational background, such as a Bachelor's degree Previous experience in a similar role within the creative industry