FP&A Lead Analyst

FPA Transformation AnalystWork Location: Bangalore Job description:As a FPA Transformation Analyst, you will be a driving force in enhancing our FPA capabilities and delivering impactful financial results.
You will help the redesign and implementation of comprehensive inventory valuation processes, as well as help improve the planning, analysis and reporting for various related PL variances (such as pricing, production, and cost fluctuations) within SAP.
Your expertise in SAP particularly in production cost structuring, component costing and inventory management, financial flow mapping, and final cost allocation and financial closure will be critical to ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and driving informed strategic decisions.
Additionally, your experience in reporting and analyzing manufacturing and business vertical PL will be key in providing actionable insights that support the financial health and performance of our organization.
Responsibilities:Redesign and Implement Inventory Valuation Frameworks: Partner with the redesign of inventory valuation frameworks within SAP.
Ensure accurate treatment and reporting of PL variances including pricing, production, and cost deviations while leveraging your expertise in production cost structuring, component costing and inventory management, financial flow mapping, and final cost allocation and financial closure to enhance the precision and reliability of financial data.Elevate Month-End Close and FPA Reporting: Drive initiatives that significantly improve the quality, speed, and accuracy of month-end close processes and FPA reporting.
Your efforts will yield more dependable financial insights, crucial for strategic decision-making.Analyze and Report on Manufacturing and Business Vertical PL: Utilize your deep experience in analyzing and reporting manufacturing PL and business vertical PL to deliver comprehensive financial insights that drive strategic and operational success.Collaborate on Process and Tooling Innovations: Partner with stakeholders across the organization to design, deploy, test, and implement innovative process improvements and tooling solutions that optimize inventory management and PL variance analysis.
Your collaborative approach will ensure our systems remain agile and aligned with business needs.Employ a Root-Cause Analysis Mindset: Conduct thorough analyses to identify and address the root causes of issues, particularly those affecting inventory valuation and PL variances.
Your problem-solving skills will drive sustainable improvements in financial operations.Cultivate Strong Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, IT, and other key areas to ensure seamless integration and consistency of financial processes, particularly those related to inventory management and PL variance reporting.
Your ability to build strong partnerships will be a cornerstone of our success.
Who you are: Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.