Area(s) of responsibility

. – Business Operations, FP&A; & PMO

Position

Business Operations, FP&A; & PMO

Experience

8–12 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and analytical skilled to lead Business Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), and Project Management Office (PMO) functions. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, business planning, financial governance, portfolio reporting, and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The individual will work closely with business leaders, delivery teams, finance, sales, HR, and talent acquisition to improve business performance and support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive operational governance and business performance across practices or business units.
- Track key business KPIs including revenue, utilization, headcount, productivity, and margins.
- Monitor demand pipeline, resource fulfilment, and operational health.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Prepare revenue forecasts, margin analysis, and variance reports.
- Track actual performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor revenue leakage, cost optimization, and profitability metrics.




- Develop financial models and business performance reports to support leadership decisions.

Reporting & Analytics
- Develop executive dashboards and MIS reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and business insights.
- Present actionable recommendations to leadership for performance improvement.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Business Leaders, Delivery Heads, Finance, HR, Sales, and Talent Acquisition teams.
- Facilitate governance meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive execution and business outcomes.

Required Skills

- Business Operations & Governance
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Revenue & Margin Analysis
- PMO & Portfolio Management
- Demand & Resource Planning
- Business Analytics & MIS Reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Power BI/Tableau (preferred)
- Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar PMO tools
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking
- Financial Acumen
- Business Analytics
- Operational Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Decision Making
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Results Orientation

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