Financial Planning & Analysis COE Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities:

Performing analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast. Performing bench-marking of key performance indicators with external and internal peers.

Performing closing activities and MIS reports for the respective business / functions. Working with the other financial professionals in Divisions / Hubs / Countries / Functions to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance and identify trends.

Preparing and analyzing Product / Customer profitability. Financial analysis for various what if scenarios and sensitivity analysis and the overall impact to the Divisions.

Perform Capital investment evaluation using NPV / IRR techniques. Preparing allocation cycles and calculation of Labour hour rates and overhead absorption rate for different business sce-narios. Performing cost / benefit analysis and analysis of inventories, NWC. Preparing and ana-lyzing ad-hoc reports as per divisions / functions request.

Analysis of overhead under / over absorption indicating root cause. Supporting preparation of relevant organization financial reporting, business planning & forecasting. Supporting forex valuations, hedging, audits & Group on special projects.

Validating accuracy of financial data and business information and reports by performing rec-onciliation and review of exception. Active participation in business process /project reviews / functions review, assisting in target setting, & strategic planning & analyzing performance of portfolio for various segments and presenting financial dashboards for business review. Ensur-ing processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designed and implemented in line with Group and unit requirements.

Providing training to FP&A Analysts and onboarding of new employees. Optimize own perfor-mance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplications, coordinating information requirements. Recommend changes of process standards and proce-dures to improve the timely performance of process activities

Identify areas for process / report standardization across different countries, divisions and busi-ness units. Ensure processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designed and implemented in line with Group and unit requirements. Maintain proper audit trail and docu-mentation for future tax / internal / external audits and reviews.

Qualifications for the role

Total 3-5 Year of experience in financial planning and analysis in Manufacturing industry (Man-date)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough / detail-oriented approach.

Strong communication skills. Fluent in English.

Hands on experience in SAP FICO, S/4HANA and COPA modules

Basic Knowledge of Sales & Distribution, Production planning, Projects, Material master mod-ules in SAP

Experience with MS Office Ability to work with diverse teams across different countries. Self-motivated with a strong commitment to quality