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.
n n Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities: Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy;
n Prepares variance analysis on actual results versus plan/forecast
n Assists in presentation preparation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management
n Provides analytical support; conducts drill downs/ research as required
n Drives Close calls with senior leadership
n Assists in preparation of financial decks for monthly XCoM meetings
n Business Analysis: Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve problems
n 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
n 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
n Runs operating plan financial models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in preparation of related presentation/deliverables
n Monitors accuracy and predictability of existing models
n Supports management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements.
n Continuously improves accuracy by aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes
n Assists with creation of analytical tools and models in order to drive revenue/expense management and efficient processes
n n n Talent Development and Management: Deliberately builds capability for short and long term
n Takes initiative on personal development and works with manager to ensure training requirements are met
n Shares skills and knowledge with colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches recent or more junior associates
n n Technical and General Skills:
n n Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial statements
n Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel (both in terms of formulas & advanced functions; knowledge of VBA would be a plus, but not mandatory)
n Uses financial systems such as Hyperion Essbase, Smartview, etc.
n Expertise in Microsoft Power-point and Word
n Excellent Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
n Good Team Player
n Good written and verbal communication skills
n Positive attitude and a lot of self-learning needed for the role
n Flexible and adaptable to Business needs and contingencies
n Shares skills and knowledge with colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches new or more junior associates
n Experience in an operational/analytical role mandatory
n n Educational Qualifications:
n n Prior experience: 5+ years of experience in FP&A; mandatory
n Qualification:
n Post-graduation: MBA (Finance) or C.A.
n Graduation: B.Com or B.E./B.Tech.
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📌 Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist (Pune)
🏢 ADP
📍 Pune