- Job ID: 909969
- 2 - 4 Years
- 1 Opening
- Bengaluru, Kolkata

Role description

Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A; Associate to support the U.S. team with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance management activities. This role will assist in preparing financial reports, maintaining dashboards, performing variance analysis, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual planning processes. The Associate will work closely with Finance team members and business stakeholders to help deliver accurate reporting, analysis, and decision-support materials.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience working with financial data, proficiency in Excel and reporting tools, and a desire to develop expertise in financial planning and analysis within a dynamic professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

- Support the annual budgeting process through data gathering, validation, and preparation of planning schedules.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly forecasting activities, including updating models and performing basic analysis.
- Prepare variance analyses and supporting schedules to identify key trends and drivers.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and reporting requests as needed.
- Support the maintenance of budgeting and forecasting files, assumptions, and documentation.

Reporting & Analysis

- Prepare recurring monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards.
- Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis.
- Analyze financial and operational data, including revenue, expenses, headcount, and key performance indicators.
- Maintain reporting packages and support the preparation of materials for management review.
- Assist in responding to ad hoc reporting and analytical requests from Finance and business stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Governance

- Support reporting controls and data quality validation activities.
- Maintain documentation for financial reporting and planning processes.




- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and automation.
- Support month-end and quarter-end financial review activities.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across financial reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules.

Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis techniques.
- Experience with Power BI, reporting tools, and data visualization concepts preferred.
- Understanding budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis principles.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and financial processes.
- Flexibility to support U.S. and global teams across time zones when business needs require.

Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, or a related analytical role.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, or business performance management activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial models, reporting tools, and large datasets.




- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools preferred.

Skills

Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis techniques.
- Experience with Power BI, reporting tools, and data visualization concepts preferred.
- Understanding budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis principles.
- Solid attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and financial processes.
- Flexibility to support U.S. and global teams across time zones when business needs require.

About Grant Thornton INDUS

Grant Thornton INDUS is the global capability center for Grant Thornton US, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., a leading global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton US is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., bringing together $4B in revenue, 56 U.S. offices, and a multi-national platform spanning 20 countries with 25,000 people. It combines deep expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative mindset to help clients solve complex challenges and grow with confidence. Since 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS has brought together 3,300 professionals across Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services, Innovation, and Enabling Functions to deliver high-impact solutions for Grant Thornton US and its global network. Recognized as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years and among India’s Top 15 Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2026, INDUS offers a high-performance culture where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow.

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