Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Overview

Act as the key finance partner for assigned IS Business Areas and Divisions, supporting strategic and operational decision-making. This position reports to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

What you'll do

• Provide financial insights and analytics to Local Country IS Managers, BA CIOs, IS Controllers, and divisional stakeholders through reviews and regular business meetings.
• Lead the financial planning cycles including APP and 5Q Rolling Forecast, ensuring alignment across IS teams, EICOS, and operations.
• Analyze financial performance and variances using Power BI and advanced Excel models, delivering data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, budgeting packs, and planning documents, ensuring clarity and consistency across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain automated dashboards and reporting solutions in Power BI, leveraging DAX and strong data modeling skills.
• Drive process excellence and continuous improvement, including standardization, automation, and enhancement of reporting templates and tools.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and data quality, maintaining SOPs and monitoring adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and financial controls.

What you'll need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance and Controlling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Month End closing.
• Experience of working in a service delivery model environment.
• CA/CMA/CS/master's degree in finance and accounting or business administration.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and IS/IT controlling roles.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI (dashboards, DAX, data modeling) and strong MS Office skills.
• Experience working with global stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and ability to translate data into insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on process optimization and standardization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.