Analyst/AM/Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

FP&A

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the role will be to perform key activities (as described below) supporting the Planning and Analysis (P&A) function, across all products and countries.

The goal is to migrate FP&A activities performed across various locations globally and to consolidate them in Mumbai

Overtime, the teams would:

- drive the standardisation and improvement of activities to generate efficiency and re-engineering saves

- provide analysis and insights into Business results

Knowledge/Experience:

Experienced in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel & Word)

Experience of working with financial data and knowledge of financial reporting tools. Essbase, Business Objects would be a plus.

Interest in business and economic environment

Skills:

Effective communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Attention to detail is an essential part of the job

Adaptability, multitasking and project management skills

Demonstrate an ability to learn and desire to develop and improve by challenging status quo

Interpersonal skills (ability to work with colleagues at all levels across multiple locations)

Time management & organisational skills

Good teamwork skills

Flexibility - able to react quickly to changing priorities and timelines

Takes responsibility and demonstrates ownership of issues

Demonstrating management control of delegated tasks

Key Responsibilities (covering a multitude of roles):

Performance Measurement and Related Analytics:

Analysing, investigating and explaining key movements and trends in major P&L lines

Preparation of monthly financial metrics and key business drivers specific to different products

Reviewing processes and suggesting/ implementing improvements & changes to current procedures

P&L & Headcount Reporting / Analytics:

Preparation of various P&L & Headcount reports and ensuring timely adherence to deadlines

Monthly variance reporting and reporting of any issues, risks & opportunities, Flash reporting (pre- month end estimates of expenses)

Monthly management reporting, updating reporting decks & management reviews with Finance Management as required

Weekly Estimate Process:

Assist in preparing weekly financial estimates for various products together with a geographic view

Assist region products in preparing estimates

Consolidation of regional Company results

Budgeting and Forecast Process:

Working with Country & Regional Managers to create and review quarterly forecasts and annual financial plans, including reporting & analysis to explain changes against given baselines

Month End Reporting activities:

Assist in key month end activities which provides oversight of completeness and accuracy of underlying management information

Support various teams with key Management reporting as appropriate

Reviewing financials on a daily basis during the month-end period and reporting issues to finance management, comparing Actual to plan/ forecast/ prior period to ensure correct month-end close & investigating unusual postings and/ or escalating with Countries

Working as part of a diverse team spread across the region, Interaction with a wide range of people and exposure to Regional /Global Finance Owners