Skill required: Financial Planning Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA)

Designation: Financial Plan Analysis Analyst

Qualifications: BCom

Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years

What would you do
The Analyst plays a pivotal role in the FPA function, delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and business insights to support strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for preparing accurate forecasts and budgets, performing detailed variance analysis, and maintaining robust management reporting. Acting as a key contributor within the FPA team, the Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior team membersensuring operational excellence and value creation for the business.

What are we looking for
Education- Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. MBA/CA/CMA is an advantage but not mandatory.
Skills, Competencies, Experience Required
- 36 years of experience in FPA, management reporting, or commercial finance.

- Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis fundamentals.

- Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP/reporting tools preferred.

- Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and effective communication.

- Hands-on FPA, Commercial Finance business acumen with exposure in commercial, retail, wholesale, merchandise, CPG or product-driven environments preferred
Tools
- Advanced Excel financial modelling, large datasets, pivot analysis, complex lookups

- SAP ECC or equivalent ERP report extraction, cost centre mapping, GL coding (training provided)

- EPM / CPM planning tools TM1, SAP SAC, Anaplan, OneStream or equivalent preferred

- Reporting and visualisation Power BI, Tableau, Palantir or equivalent BI platforms preferred

- Familiarity with Snowflake or data warehouse reporting layers preferred




Team Management Work collaboratively with peers; support team objectives and participate in knowledge sharing.
Actional Insight, Client Facing, Financial Analysis, Financial Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis

Roles and Responsibilities:
FPA Process Delivery -

- Prepare data packs, templates, and standard reports accurately and on time.

- Support forecast and budget cycles by compiling inputs and validating data.

- Maintain tracker hygiene, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

- Perform basic variance analysis and investigate data movements.

- Escalate issues proactively and support root cause analysis.

- Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.

- Maintain KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews.

- Highlight emerging risks and opportunities to the FPA ASP and business stakeholders.

- Ensure accuracy and consistency of management information.
Business Partnering and Collaboration
- Work effectively with peers, service delivery teams, and stakeholders.

- Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities.
Continuous Improvement and Controls
- Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.

- Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities.

- Maintain accurate documentation and support knowledge management.

- Use Excel, Power BI, and finance systems effectively for assigned tasks.
Team Leadership and Delivery Governance
- Work collaboratively with peers and support team objectives.

- Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver with accuracy and timeliness.

- Support senior team members in complex deliverables as required.

- Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions.
Stakeholder Management
- Respond to basic stakeholder queries and escalate complex issues appropriately.

- Maintain qualified communication with internal teams and stakeholders.

- Support stakeholder requests with timely data and report preparation.

- Build foundational relationships with peers and service delivery teams.

Qualification BCom

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