Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

The position will work hands-on in guiding the team in understanding & interpreting the numbers and proactively thinking about the analysis that will help the business units.

• Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities: Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy;
• Prepares variance analysis on actual results versus plan/forecast
• Assists in presentation preparation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management
• Provides analytical support; conducts drill downs/ research as required
• Drives Close calls with senior leadership
• Assists in preparation of financial decks for monthly XCoM meetings
• Business Analysis: Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve problems
• Assists in managing KPI's such as backlog reporting, staffing requirements, starts, weeks to start, no starts, labor productivity, retention, survey scores and client satisfaction
• Operating Planning and Forecasting: Supports management to create an annual operating plan that is aligned to the strategic plan and performs forecasting to provide visibility into business results to enable business decisions
• Runs operating plan financial models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in preparation of related presentation/deliverables
• Monitors accuracy and predictability of existing models
• Supports management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements.
• Continuously improves accuracy by aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes
• Assists with creation of analytical tools and models in order to drive revenue/expense management and efficient processes

• Talent Development and Management: Deliberately builds capability for short and long term
• Takes initiative on personal development and works with manager to ensure training requirements are met
• Shares skills and knowledge with colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches new or more junior associates

Technical and General Skills:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial statements
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel (both in terms of formulas & advanced functions; knowledge of VBA would be a plus, but not mandatory)
• Uses financial systems such as Hyperion Essbase, Smartview, etc.
• Expertise in Microsoft Power-point and Word
• Excellent Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Good Team Player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and a lot of self-learning needed for the role
• Flexible and adaptable to Business needs and contingencies
• Shares skills and knowledge with colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches new or more junior associates
• Experience in an operational/analytical role mandatory

Educational Qualifications:

• Prior experience: 2+ years of experience in FP&A mandatory
• Qualification:
• Post-graduation: MBA (Finance) or C.A.
• Graduation: B.Com or B.E./B.Tech.