Senior Analyst / Lead / Senior Lead – Planning & Forecasting Analyst

Overview

Deliver the full monthly and annual planning and forecasting cycle for markets within the Planning & Forecasting Hub, producing high-quality, globally aligned forecasts, plans and analysis that support management decisions and shareholder communication.

What you'll do

• Produce P&L and Flash Sales performance commentaries and Price-Volume analysis, explaining variances to Plan, Last Year and forecast.
• Own the market forecast update, including new product launches, consolidate Risks & Opportunities, and prepare presentations for management review.
• Manage the annual Plan calendar and coordinate submissions and sign-offs.
• Respond to ad hoc business requests.
• Partner embedded teams to reflect a realistic and ambitious outlook, with potential swings clearly articulated.
• Provide insightful intelligence on business performance drivers, anticipate risks and propose interventions to meet targets.
• Create healthy accountability, ensuring promises are clear and delivered on time and in full.
• Navigate the cross-functional matrix and form an internal network, acting as a reliable partner and effective customer of the services you depend on.
• Simplify how we work, reduce non-standard work, and improve agility and efficiency in planning, budgeting and forecasting through digital fluency and the adoption of AI in standard ways of working.
• Build healthy, trustworthy relationships and role model a ONE Finance mindset.

What you'll need

• Experience of running a full planning and forecasting cycle.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders.
• 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Understanding of digital, AI, automation and financial systems and processes.
• University degree in Finance or Business (or equivalent).
• Ability to connect with and influence business stakeholders.
• Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower.