Associate Director - Business Finance

Associate Director, FIL Platforms Business Finance

About the Opportunity

Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 10 May 2026

Job Description

                                                                                                                

Title                 Associate Director, FIL Platforms Business Finance

Department      Finance (CFO Group)

Location          Gurgaon, India

Reports To       Head of Business Finance, FIL Platforms

Level                Associate Director (Grade 7)

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Business Finance team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.  We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and  would  welcome  a  conversation  with  you  if  you  feel  you  might  benefit  from  any  reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

About CFO Group

CFO Group is a global, corporate function at Fidelity International, with more than 400 employees operating from all 27 countries in which our business operates and comprises not only Finance but also Business Consulting, Procurement, Treasury and Corporate Property Services.

The purpose of the CFO Group is to ‘Actively partner with the business, providing Financial Clarity, Challenge and Leadership, so that every decision drives Enterprise Value’ - with a clear emphasis on driving value.  We are currently engaged in the ‘Finance Fast Forward’ programme to orientate our function to this purpose, with the ambition to create a contemporary, dynamic, commercial and impact-orientated group, leveraging data, AI, commercial knowledge and a consultative approach to drive value across the organisation.

About your role

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, commercially-orientated and responsive finance support and partnering to our FIL Platforms business, targeting growth in enterprise value.  Working alongside of the Head of FIL Platforms Business Finance, this role incorporates a mix of financial analysis & insight generation, business planning and forecasting, reporting and communication, business case development & appraisal, project management and financial contribution to key initiatives relating to the development of FIL Platforms.

This isn’t just a traditional, accounting-focused FP&A role.  As we evolve the CFO Group function we are seeking high calibre individuals who cannot just ‘report the numbers’, but can deploy their financial, data, technical, commercial and engagement skills to drive decision-making.

This role will face off to senior members of the FIL Platforms function and the individual will work closely with the business areas they support and with other finance and business teams including our Global Capability Hubs to ensure our information, analyses and recommendations are timely, accurate, engaging, aligned to business needs and support value creation.

The responsibilities will evolve over time in line with the needs of the business and the capabilities, experience and interest of individual undertaking the role, but will include:

• Shape and lead delivery of financial analyses and reporting outputs, including management information, forecasts, budgets and analysis, ensuring they are timely, accurate, engaging, aligned to business needs and support value creation.
• Develop clear and coherent financial narratives, explain performance, key drivers, risks and sensitivities to drive understanding and action.
• Coordinate finance activity that supports or impacts FIL Platforms, ensuring issues, dependencies and priorities are identified early and managed appropriately.
• Supporte continuous improvement in Finance processes, including standardisation, simplification and automation, in partnership with global finance teams.  Leverage data and AI to drive insight and value.
• Effectively engage with selected FIL Platforms stakeholders, and supporting on various topics, initiatives  and forums where appropriate.
• Providing financial analysis, insight and project management on FIL Platforms / Finance projects and priority initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of Finance input.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance colleagues across our wider the business and with other Corporate Enabler teams to ensure alignment and consistency of outputs.
• Support delivery of the annual budget, forecast and multi-year planning processes through coordination, analysis and insight.
• Supoprt the personal development of Finance colleagues in UK and in Global Capabilty Hubs through day-to-day collaboration, knowledge-sharing and feedback.
• Assist in the maintenance of a sound financial control environment within FIL Platforms.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of finance systems, processes and data.
• Contribute to strategic iniatives and projects across both the CFO Group and wider organisation in line with priorities.

About you

• Commercially orientated, qualified accountant with strong experience in business finance roles and/or business partnering within asset management or a related financial services environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability distil key themes, insights and recommendations while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working in an international finance environment, with an understanding of how to operate effectively with teams spread across multiple locations and fuctions.
• Possess a contemporary data-orientated skillset, excited to explore opportunities presented by AI.
• Comfortable operating at the interface between financial analysis and commercial strategy .
• Clear and effective communicator, able to translate complex financial information into meaningful messages.
• Collaborative and pragmatic in approach, with the ability to work constructively across teams and cultures.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, drive, and a strong work ethic, with a commitment to learning and career development. Shows a proactive, hands‑on approach; willing to step in, adapt, and flex as priorities evolve.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively under pressure.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

Experience Level

Mid Level