Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A)

Job description

Position Summary: FP & A analyst shall be responsible for analysing financial statements and predicting the future performance of the organization The incumbent also keeps a track of the organization’s financial plan. Key Roles & Responsibilities: § Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking § Prepare and review financial plans § Analyze periodic results of entities with respect to revenue, margins, overheads, spread etc. § Analyze financial data and create financial models to facilitate decision making § Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews § Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements § Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting § Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts § Perform cost and financial analysis, bench marking, price-cost and spread analysis § Analyze market and product specific for business § Prepare and review capital expense requisitions § Analyze the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the businesses § Assist in Make or buy decisions, internal sourcing feasibility study and other qualitative analysis for business efficiency improvement and cost reduction Perform working capital study, cash flow analysis Qualification & Certification (if applicable) § Charted Accountant/MBA Finance or equivalent with a strong FP&A bent § Good academic records, 60 % & above across all academics Experience § 3 to 7 years of business finance or other relevant experience in industry/professional firm § Proficient in financial modelling techniques Computer Skills § Should have exposure to ERP. Preferably Oracle § Proficient in MS Office - Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions Communication & Language Proficiency § Proactive communication and ability to foresee any potential issues well in time and communicate effectively Strong oral and written communication skills. To be able to clearly communicate with persons from across the globe