Sr Analyst/AM - Financial Planning & Analysis - BPO

Senior Analyst / AM Finance (FP&A) for an MNC BPO in Pune.

Job Description :

The incumbent is responsible for a full range of planning, forecasting and analysis activities including creating financial models, incorporating guidance received on validated assumptions; as well as challenging data and information integrity. Supports management and other partners by providing decision support to the business. Participating in financial close activities, prepares variance analyses on actual versus plan/forecast. In addition, he also manages selected KPI's, management reporting and communication to senior management.

Operating Planning and Forecasting: Supports management to create an annual operating plan that is aligned to the strategic plan and performs forecasting to provide visibility into business results to enable business decisions

Runs operating plan financial models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in preparation of related presentation/deliverables

Builds forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors; monitors accuracy and predictability of existing models

Continuously improves accuracy by aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes

Assists with creation of analytical tools and models in order to drive revenue/expense management and efficient processes

Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities: Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy; partners with shared services organizations and ensures adequate control environment to mitigate financial and business risks in collaboration with process owners

Prepares variance analysis on actual results versus plan/forecast

Assists in presentation preparation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management

Business Analysis: Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve complex problems

Assists in managing KPI's such as backlog reporting, staffing requirements, starts, weeks to start, no starts, labor productivity, analysis of implementation, survey scores and client satisfaction

Talent Development and Management: Deliberately builds capability for short and long term

Takes initiative on personal development and works with manager to ensure training requirements are met

Shares skills and knowledge with colleagues - helps to develop others, coaches new or more junior associates

Strategic Planning and Initiatives: Supports management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements.

Executes on strategic initiatives such as M&A support, product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts

Provides analytical support; conducts research as required

Business Partnering: Partners with Key Stakeholders and Business Partners to align on business priorities and drive effective solutions/execution.

Constructively communicates compelling arguments based on facts and data, and obtains necessary buy-in to deliver on business objectives

Builds working relationships with business management and other partners in support of key priorities and objectives through complex analytics

Financial Operational Policy: Establishes and maintains consistent financial operational policies and procedures to govern related practices.

Candidate Profile :

Graduate / PG having 3 - 8 years of work experience in FP&A / Finance in full range of planning, forecasting and analysis activities including creating financial models, etc.

Should have excellent communication skills and should be willing to work in UK shifts.

Interested candidates can mail their profiles or call us @ 040-40101210/11.