Deputy Group Manager - Financial planning and Analysis -US Shift

Deputy Group Manager FP&A -US Shifts

Introduction:

A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. In this role, you will work for IBM BPO, part of Consulting that, accelerates digital transformation using agile methodologies, process mining, and AI-powered workflows.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead and coordinate

  annual budgeting

  ,

  quarterly rolling forecasts

  , and

  long-range financial planning

  processes.
• Build and refine financial models, scenario analysis, and predictive analytics to guide strategy.
• Drive

  variance analysis

  on budgets vs actuals and forecasts, with actionable insights and business narratives.

Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare insightful financial reports, dashboards, and scorecards for senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Analyze P&L drivers, balance sheet movements, cash flow trends, and key performance metrics.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on business performance, cost drivers, profitability improvement, and working-capital optimization.

Business Partnering

• Act as a proactive finance partner to BU heads, operations, sales, and corporate functions to interpret results and influence decisions.
• Present regular and ad-hoc financial insights to senior management, including CFO/VP level teams.
• Support strategic initiatives including CAPEX evaluation, product pricing decisions, and investment appraisals (NPV/IRR/DCF).

Process & Tools

• Drive

  process improvements

  in planning, forecasting, and reporting (automation, ERP/EPM tools, dashboards).
• Ensure data integrity and controls across financial planning systems and workflows.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Guide, mentor, and coach junior analysts or FP&A team members
• Help build finance capabilities and frameworks within the team.