Job Description

The GBS Financial Planning & Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day execution of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cost allocation and intercompany recharge activities for the GBS India center.

The role is highly operational and requires a hands-on approach to financial data preparation, cost monitoring, reporting and reconciliations. It ensures accurate and timely financial information, transparent cost allocations and reliable recharging of GBS costs to the benefiting businesses, functions and affiliates.

As GBS India is an emerging center, currently employing approximately 100 people and expected to grow to 200–300 employees over the next two years, the position will play an important role in establishing practical, effective and scalable financial processes to support this expansion.

Working closely with the GBS Finance Manager, operational teams, HR, Accounting and Global GBS Controlling, the role contributes to financial discipline, cost transparency and continuous improvement.

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare and maintain annual budget and periodic forecasts, including personnel costs, operating expenses, investments and headcount plans.
- Collect and consolidate financial inputs from operational teams and HR, ensuring alignment with the center's growth plans.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying and explaining significant deviations.

- Financial Reporting & Cost Monitoring

- Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses covering costs, headcount,



budget variances and key performance indicators.
- Monitor personnel expenses, indirect costs and operating expenditures, ensuring accuracy, completeness and consistency with approved plans.
- Provide financial analyses and supporting information to the GBS Finance Manager and operational management.

- Cost Allocation & Intercompany Recharges

- Prepare monthly cost allocations and intercompany recharge calculations, including personnel costs, indirect expenses, accruals and invoicing instructions.
- Maintain accurate allocation keys and records of employees, cost centers and benefiting affiliates, reflecting changes in headcount and service scope.
- Reconcile recharges with accounting records, resolve discrepancies and respond to queries from affiliates and internal stakeholders.

- Financial Operations & Accounting Support

- Support monthly financial closing activities, including the preparation of accruals, reconciliations and cost analyses.
- Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate expense recording, cost classification and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain reliable financial records and supporting documentation for reporting, internal controls and audits.

- Process Improvement & Center Expansion

- Develop and maintain practical financial models, reporting templates and tracking tools to support day-to-day operations.
- Simplify, standardize and progressively automate financial processes to support the center's expansion.
- Provide hands-on financial support for recruitment plans, service transitions, cost assessments and other ad hoc activities.

📌 GBS Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sgs
📍 Hyderabad