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Job Title: Assistant Manager / Manager - Finance

Location: Mumbai, India

Department: Finance & Compliance

Reporting to: Director – Finance & Compliance

Employment Type: Full-time About University and the Role

Illinois Tech’s international campus in Mumbai brings over 130 years of academic distinction to India’s thriving innovation hub. Founded in 1890, Illinois Tech is a globally accredited university celebrated for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact. We’re ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the

U.S. for the best salaries of our graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026).

Illinois Tech

Mumbai features STEM programs in India in addition to business courses delivered by international faculty. Students will benefit from experiential learning, local and global industry partnerships, and capstone projects, all of which will provide a truly immersive and career-focused education. Beginning academic year 2026, the campus will offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to meet the evolving needs of global industries.





www.iit.edu/mumbai Manager – Finance Role Overview The Manager – Finance will support the Head of Finance in managing the financial operations of the Illinois Institute of Technology Mumbai campus. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust MIS, procurement governance, statutory compliance, budgeting support, and efficient financial operations. The position requires a detail-oriented finance professional with robust analytical capabilities, expertise in MIS reporting, and sound knowledge of procurement and vendor management.

The individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure financial discipline, operational efficiency, and adherence to organizational policies. Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

Manage day-to-day finance operations, accounting, banking, and payment processes.

Coordinate with outsourced accounting partners for timely month-end closures and financial records.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking.

- MIS & Reporting

Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and financial analyses.

Monitor budget vs. actual performance and highlight key variances.

Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.





Procurement & Vendor Management

Manage procurement processes, purchase orders, and vendor onboarding.

Coordinate vendor evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.

- Compliance & Controls

Support GST, TDS, tax, statutory, and audit compliance.

Maintain financial controls, documentation, and audit readiness.

Ensure adherence to finance policies and regulatory requirements.

4.

Process

Improvement

Improve finance processes through automation and reporting enhancements.

Support implementation of ERP systems and standardized finance practices. Qualifications

CA /CA Inter / CMA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com or equivalent.

5–8 years of experience in finance operations, MIS reporting, procurement, and compliance.

Experience with ERP systems, advanced Excel, and Power BI is preferred.

Core Competencies

Financial Operations & MIS

Procurement & Vendor Management

Budget Monitoring & Cost Control

Statutory Compliance

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail Why This Role

Opportunity to build and strengthen finance operations for a globally recognized university's India campus.

Exposure to budgeting, procurement, MIS, governance, and strategic financial reporting.

Work closely with campus leadership and cross-functional teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Opportunity to contribute to the establishment of robust financial processes as the campus expands.

📌 Finance Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Daskalos
📍 Mumbai