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8-11 years
Delhi ncr, Gurgaon / Gurugram
Financial Planning & Analysis Role (8-11 yrs)
ACS Consultants
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Key skills for the job
- Build functional level budgets & control the spends.
- Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts.
- Present the monthly performance on cost & revenue to various units and departments.
- Implement a business intelligence tool and dashboard reports.
- Collect & Analyze the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor KPIs and identify the cause of any unexpected variances.
- Competition benchmarking, business model development.
- Support the AVP FP&A data-driven analysis.
A Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role typically focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to help guide a company's financial decisions. The responsibilities of an FP&A professional can vary by industry and organization, but the core duties usually include the following:
1. Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Develop, maintain, and analyze financial budgets and forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather inputs for financial plans and set budgetary guidelines.
2. Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, comparing actual results to forecasts and budgets.
- Analyze financial performance metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
Generate variance analysis and explain discrepancies between actuals and forecasts.
3. Strategic Financial Planning:
- Assist in long-term strategic planning by creating financial models that evaluate potential investments, projects, or changes in business strategy.
- Support decision-making with financial forecasts, market trends, and risk assessments.
- Provide input on potential mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and resource allocation.
4. Business Performance Monitoring
- Track key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs), such as revenue growth, margins, and profitability.
- Work with business units to optimize financial performance, identify inefficiencies, and recommend cost-saving measures.
- Support performance management through ongoing analysis and financial advice.
5. Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
- Conduct scenario analysis to forecast financial outcomes based on different business decisions or market conditions.
- Run sensitivity analysis to understand how changes in key assumptions affect financial projections.
6. Financial Modeling
- Build complex financial models to simulate various financial scenarios, including cash flow analysis, profit and loss forecasting, and risk management.
- Use models to assist in decision-making for major business initiatives.
7. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with various departments (such as marketing, operations, and sales) to understand their financial needs and provide recommendations.
- Act as a key contact for financial questions, ensuring that decision-makers have accurate, up-to-date information.
8. Risk Management
- Evaluate financial risks and opportunities for the business and suggest strategies to mitigate risks.
- Monitor economic and market conditions and their impact on business performance.
9. Reporting to Senior Management
- Present financial data and analysis to senior leadership, helping to shape the company's financial and strategic direction.
- Prepare executive-level presentations summarizing financial performance and projections.
10. Compliance and Regulation
- Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable regulations and internal policies.
- Coordinate with auditors to support audits and maintain transparency in financial reporting.
This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and a deep understanding of business finance and accounting principles. Depending on the company size and industry, FP&A roles can be more specialized or broad in their scope.
Functional Areas: Accounting/Finance
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