Job Description

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.

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- Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities: Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy;
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- Prepares variance analysis on actual results versus plan/forecast
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- Assists in presentation preparation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management
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- Provides analytical support; conducts drill downs/ research as required
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- Drives Close calls with senior leadership
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- Assists in preparation of financial decks for monthly XCoM meetings
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- Business Analysis: Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve problems
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- 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
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- 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
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- Runs operating plan financial models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in preparation of related presentation/deliverables
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- Monitors accuracy and predictability of existing models
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- Supports management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements.
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- Continuously improves accuracy by aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes
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- Assists with creation of analytical tools and models in order to drive revenue/expense management and efficient processes
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- Talent Development and Management: Deliberately builds capability for short and long term
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- Takes initiative on personal development and works with manager to ensure training requirements are met
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- Shares skills and knowledge with colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches new or more junior associates
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Technical and General Skills:

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

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- Prior experience: 5+ years of experience in FP&A; mandatory
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- Qualification:
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- Post-graduation: MBA (Finance) or C.A.
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- Graduation: B.Com or B.E./B.Tech.
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📌 Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist (Pune)
🏢 ADP
📍 Pune