JDA Software - Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title : Analyst, FP&A

Reports To : Director, FP&A

Location : Bangalore

Position Summary :

- The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will be an integral part of the finance team and reports to the Director of FP&A. The FP&A Analyst will assist with the preparation of financial reports, Board of Directors materials, monthly financial analysis materials and provide ad hoc analysis for the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

- Execute month-end and quarter-end Reporting, P&L distribution and forecast consolidation for departments of responsibility

- Work with business operations, and other key stakeholders to generate requested reporting

- Drive key insights and analytics

- Execute value-added analysis and provide decision support for special projects and initiatives

- Assist in developing finance and business presentations for QBR's and Management reviews

- Defining & measuring success metrics against business goals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

- Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles

- Superior analytical skills

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills

- Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions

- Ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines

- High degree of proficiency with Excel, word and PowerPoint

- Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities

- High energy, high ownership of work and dedication and commitment to driving results

- Knowledge on Hyperion, Salesforce and Workday reporting preferred

Competencies Required :

- Makes confident, fact-based analysis/recommendations

- Approaches problems from different perspectives in order to suggest and implement solutions

- Takes accountability for delivering on commitments

- Experience with financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budget

- Adept at using logic and reasoning to work through problems and analyze information

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degreein Finance or Accounting

- MBA/PGPM Finance or other professional degree in Finance related field

- 2 years in a corporate accounting or finance role

- Demonstrated success in financial modeling and analysis