Financial Analysis Advisor

Account Finance Controller role for large global accounts in Services business.
Will have ownership of P&L, FP&A activities, deal approvals, and business support to client delivery executive and client executive.
Individual would drive various projects / initiatives in the job role Own and manage Cost of Practice including Reporting, Forecasting, Outlook, variance analysis Provide subject matter expertise to business partners -contributes to the development of new techniques and plans within area of expertise.
Provides insights into business performance through regular interactions with business partners.
Understanding of the deal model & related revenue/ cost recognition implications.
Integrates trends, data and information into Plans, Forecasts/ Outlook and also in other deliverables and recommendations.
Complete understanding of customer contracts for the accounts being managed.
Develop a good working relationship with the business partners and across other functions - accounting, FP&A, Sales comp team, etc.
Oversight of AR and revenue recognition activities.
Work on abstract and complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variations
Detailed analysis of Rev and costs and provide feedback to business on operational efficiency opportunities
Manage special projects and program execution - guide business partners to drive completion.

Experience and Education
5-7 years of relevant experience in IT Services or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferably CA/MBA Finance with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Working in a large Indian /multinational organization preferred. Strong communication and business partnership skills
Previous experience in Services Business finance preferable.
Strong financial acumen around contract financials and accounting
Strong FP&A skills are core to the job. Previous experience in P&L management, working with leadership teams preferred
Ability to understand contract language and be able to correlate operational activities and their impact on contract financials.
Insightful variance analysis and driving account towards higher revenue and profitability.
Ability to work in a matrix organization and comfort in dealing with ambiguity.
Familiarity with SAP / Oracle Financials, Project accounting, Hyperion.
Key customers are Vertical Controller, Sub-Vertical controller, Business heads and client managers on the account.