This Position reports to:

Financial Planning Analysis ManagerRole Overview Strategic Purpose

The FPA analyst role is to support the Financial Planning Analysis function through accurate reporting, data analysis, and operational governance across Motion business units. The person will assist with financial planning activities, maintain operational processes, support data accuracy, and contribute to process improvements. This role is ideal for building a strong foundation in financial operations and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in preparing and maintaining financial plans, budgets, and forecasts; support performance monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting to senior stakeholders
- Support financial and operational analysis activities; assist in identifying cost optimization opportunities and preparing reports on key findings for senior review
- Maintain operational activity registries, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation; ensure compliance and track improvement initiatives across teams
- Support digitalization and automation projects; assist with data analysis, system configuration, and process documentation to enhance reporting and operational efficiency
- Coordinate with operations, supply chain, and business units to gather information, understand key metrics, and support financial impact assessments
- Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities; perform data validations, reconciliations, and assist in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting

Qualifications, Skills Experience

- Bachelor''s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management,



or related fields; 25 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, or data management. experience in preparing and maintaining financial plans, budgets and forecasts; support performance monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Support financial and operational analysis activities; assist in identifying cost optimization opportunities and preparing reports on key findings for senior review
- Strong understanding of financial concepts (budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, general ledger) and demonstrated experience in financial reporting or operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, basic automation) is mandatory; familiarity with Power Query or Power BI is advantageous
- Experience with data management, financial operations, or similar roles; exposure to ERP systems (SAP) is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities; demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks and seek guidance on strategic matters appropriately
- Effective communication and documentation skills; ability to prepare clear reports and communicate findings to team members and stakeholders across the organization
- Proactive mindset with eagerness to develop technical and analytical skills; demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence
- Reliable, organized, and committed to meeting deadlines; flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced, cooperative team environment

📌 Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (Karnataka)
🏢 ABB
📍 Karnataka