A Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professional plays a critical role in an organization's finance department, focusing on forecasting, budgeting, and financial decision support. This role with be a key player on the FP&A team that is based in North America. We are looking to add someone to the team in our India location to help support our initiatives in growing India as well as helping to streamline processes for the FP&A team.
  Key Responsibilities: Prepare and consolidate annual budgets and monthly forecast process. Develop financial models to predict future performance and assist in strategic decision-making. Work with department heads to monitor variances between actuals and forecasts and recommend corrective actions where necessary Analyze financial statements (primarily P&L) to provide insights into financial performance.  Conduct variance analysis between actual results, forecasts, and budgets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Perform scenario analysis to assess the financial impact of potential business decisions. Collaborate with various business units to understand their financial needs and support decision-making processes. Provide financial guidance to department managers to optimize spending and investment decisions. Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders  Prepare monthly reporting packages for key stakeholders. Includes reporting done via PowerPoint. Develop and maintain KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor business performance. Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards. Develop and maintain complex financial models for revenue, expenses, and profitability projections. Support strategic initiatives by providing financial models for new business opportunities, investments, and other projects. Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives. Analyze trends and historical data to help guide management's financial strategy and direction.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred). Proven experience (5-8 years) in FP&A, financial analysis, or similar roles. Strong understanding of financial concepts, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), and financial reporting. Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Oracle, OneStream). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and presentation abilities, capable of delivering insights to non-finance stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills:

Financial Forecasting. Budgeting and Planning Financial Modelling Variance Analysis Business Partnering Strategic Planning Reporting and Analysis Strong Proficiency in Financial Tools and Systems