Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Employer
Confidential
Location
Bangalore
Posted
Jul 18, 2024
Closes
Sep 15, 2024
Ref
4785236321
Level
Staff
Certification
Other
Work Mode
Work from office
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Academia, Corporate
Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Location: Bidadi , Bangalore

Department: Finance

Reports To: Group Head - Growth and Strategy FP&A

Job Summary:

The FP&A Analyst will play a crucial role in the Finance department, responsible for providing financial insights and projections to drive strategic decision-making. The position involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and developing financial models to support the company's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights into business performance.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Work with various departments to gather relevant data and assumptions.

Prepare detailed variance analysis to explain deviations from budget/forecast.

Financial Modeling:

Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives.

Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of various business decisions.

Support M&A activities with financial modeling and due diligence.

Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term financial plans.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic goals.

Participate in strategic projects and initiatives as needed.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting systems.

Implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Support the implementation of new financial systems and tools.

Qualifications:

CA /ICWA/ MBA Finance referred.

10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, investment banking, or a related field.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) is a plus.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Competencies:

Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Strategic Vision: Understanding of long-term financial planning and its impact on business strategy.

Communication: Effective at presenting financial information to various stakeholders.

Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying issues and developing solutions to improve financial performance.

Teamwork: Works well with others and supports a collaborative team environment

Skills: Forecasting, Finance Planning, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Analysis, Budgeting, Powerpoint, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Excel

Experience: 8.00-14.00 Years

Education: Chartered Accountancy (C.A), Chartered Accountancy Inter (C.A Inter)