EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. We cultivate a culture that fosters training, opportunities, and creative freedom, believing that your career is yours to build with limitless potential.

This Senior Manager role is part of our National TAX team, specifically within the ITTS - Tax Policy and Controversy group in Hyderabad. Our tax professionals offer comprehensive, globally coordinated services to help clients navigate a rapidly changing landscape. We leverage deep expertise and advanced technology platforms to provide insights for better business decisions, assisting companies in understanding and complying with global tax policies and laws.

Our competencies span Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax, and Transaction Services. We aim to reduce risk and drive sustainable value for our clients through innovative strategies and execution.

This role involves deep technical expertise in financial and revenue analysis for the Prohibition & Excise Department. You will evaluate tax structures, revenue trends, pricing mechanisms, and excise frameworks to support policy formulation and revenue optimization.

Key responsibilities include reviewing the current revenue architecture, analyzing historical revenue across various liquor segments, and recommending strategies for tax optimization and revenue enhancement. You will also prepare financial benchmarks, develop financial models for revenue projection under policy scenarios, and assess the fiscal impact of proposed policy changes. Coordination with government officials and technical teams for data collection, drafting financial progress reports, and liaising with audit and accounts teams are also crucial aspects of this position.

To excel in this role, you should possess a CA, CMA, B.Tech, or MBA (Finance) qualification from a reputable institution. We are looking for candidates with 6 to 10 years of experience in financial analysis, taxation, or public finance consulting.

Preferred experience includes government advisory or working within regulated sectors such as alcohol, tobacco, or petroleum. Essential skills encompass a strong understanding of revenue budgeting, financial modeling, and tax policy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and financial analytics tools is required. Excellent analytical, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities are vital for success. A Bachelor of Science degree and 10+ years of experience in the alcohol industry or regulatory matters are also noted qualifications.