| Job Title | Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) |
|---|---|
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Company | IBM |
| Description | Job Description Financial Planning Analysis (FPA) Analyst The Manager FPA will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis, transforming data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and enhance financial performance and the ability to partner with business stakeholders to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support decision-making. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated FPA Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. The FPA Analyst will support onshore team and business leaders with insightful analysis, help track performance against goals, and contribute to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. Optimize FPA processes with improved tools and automationutilizing BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Power Pivot. Team Leadership Manage and coach a team of FPA analystssetting priorities, fostering development, and promoting best practices. Special Projects (Optional) Depending on context, support ad-hoc financial projects, ERP implementations, or grant-related planning. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning Forecasting oAssist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. oCollect and validate inputs from cross-functional teams to ensure accurate assumptions. Reporting Analysis oPrepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification. oSupport the development of KPIs and dashboards to track financial and operational performance. Business Partnering oProvide analytical support to business leaders, translating financial results into meaningful insights. oWork with stakeholders across functions to support decision-making and operational efficiency. Financial Modeling Strategic Support oBuild and maintain financial models to support investment decisions, pricing analysis, and scenario planning. oConduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of changes in business drivers. Process Improvement oSupport initiatives to streamline forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes (Agile, Design Thinking, Value stream Mapping, Lean, Six-sigma). oLeverage technology and tools (BI tools, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic) to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) oMonitor KPIs, highlight trends, and identify risks or improvement opportunities. Required education Bachelor''s Degree Preferred education Master''s Degree Required technical and professional expertise Advanced degree or certification, e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Economics 46 years of FPA, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience (internships or early career roles included). Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros). Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with ERP/planning systems {SAP (Analytics Cloud, SAP Business One), Oracle (ePBCS), Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar) preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred technical and professional experience Proactive and ambitious individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Exposure to high-precision industries or manufacturing operations will be an added advantage Ability to manage tight timelines and competing priorities effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams. Experience in process improvement, automation, and applying technology to financial analysis. |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Last Date | 2026-02-05 00:00:00 |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
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