3 Forecasting Process Jobs

This Individual would play a crucial role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting as well as analytical reviews. This position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, strategic thinking, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This would involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including senior management, to drive insightful decision-making and provide accurate financial projections. The JLL FP&A team works collaboratively with our finance partners for each Function/Business Line as well as corporate segment. The Individual will oversee the management reporting, business process function with focused approach on Standardization and Automation. A clear communicator both verbal and written, organized with effective time management skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt, with the highest standards of behavior, collaborative manner and work ethic. Some of the Job responsibilities are as follows (not an exhaustive list): Job Responsibilities Financial Planning: Develop and coordinate the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and executives. Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets, identifying areas of variance and providing recommendations for improvement. Develop financial models and forecasts, considering various scenarios, to support decision-making and resource allocation. Continuously improve financial planning processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and relevance. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Provide insightful analysis on financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to senior management and other stakeholders. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases. Preparing P/L reports and sending to Stakeholders as part of monthly exercise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information. Analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin. Build a vision for an accurate and automated financial reporting and work backwards with that vision to build processes and systems in partnership with tech team. Headcount tracking and management. Forecasting and Budgeting: Manage the forecasting process, including the preparation of regular forecasts and updates, and assess the impact of changes on the business's financial position. Coordinate the development of long-range financial plans, aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Assess and recommend adjustments to budgeting and forecasting assumptions based on changing market conditions, industry trends, and business goals. Business Partnership: Collaborate with business units and functional leaders to provide financial insights and guidance to support decision-making and evaluate performance. Partner with key stakeholders to identify areas of improvement and implement strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth. Work with business leaders and senior members of the finance team to develop regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and reports, graphs, charts and presentations. Play an advisory role in evaluating new business opportunities, investments, and potential risks. Ensure effective communication of financial information to non-financial stakeholders, promoting financial acumen across the organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities A Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus Relevant FP&A experience at least 7-8 years Experience in a large, complex, global public company Successful track record at a rapidly growing company that is expanding through M&A, new product introduction and operational simplification. Experience using information technology as it applies to finance to drive performance and productivity enhancements. Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights. Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial analysis into strategic recommendations. Excellent proficiency in financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software) and familiarity with ERP systems. Notably, very strong Excel skills Must handle multiple tasks, manage time effectively, and establish priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing team environment. Ability to work across various time zones based on business needs. Working hours could stretch across APAC, EMEA & North America region timing. Good team player, independent and able to work under tight timelines. Experience with US GAAP a plus Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management. Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.

The opportunity is open for a Senior Consultant in the Technology Consulting practice with expertise in SAP S/4HANA & ECC FI-CO, along with 5-7 years of experience in Finance business process and technology. As a part of this role, you will be involved in various phases of SAP projects. During the Analyze Phase, you will be required to comprehend the client's business model, requirements, and pain points. You should also grasp the overall vision of the transformation program and develop a plan for the project's day-to-day execution. In the Design Phase, you will need to communicate best practices to clients and challenge them respectfully on their inclination towards customizing everything in SAP. Conducting workshops on finance processes, articulating messages clearly, and influencing clients to make key design decisions will be crucial. Moving to the Build Phase, you should educate clients on SAP configuration needs, perform configurations, and collaborate with developers for additional requirements. Moreover, you will be responsible for preparing functional design documents and supporting in Unit Testing and SIT. For the Test Phase, you will write test scripts and scenarios, obtain sign-offs, and facilitate UAT. Identifying defects, coordinating with developers for resolutions, and re-testing are essential tasks during this phase. In the Training Phase, you will prepare user-friendly training materials, conduct user training sessions, and ensure clear and concise communication. Data Migration involves creating a data strategy for master and transactional data, aiding in data cleansing, and transformation. During Deployment, you will assist business users in cutover activities. Post Go-live, you will offer 1st level support up to the 1st month-end close. Key Skills required include Enterprise structure design, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Statutory reporting, Tax, Treasury, Profitability Analysis, and cross-functional understanding with PP, MM, SD. Additional skills like Consolidation & Elimination process, FP&A, Account Reconciliations, Allocations, and Advanced Statutory reporting are desirable. If you possess the necessary skills and experience, including 8 years in CRM software, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Finance & Controlling, and project implementation, please get in touch with us promptly. This is a full-time job with day shift schedules. A Master's degree is preferred for this role, and the work location is in person.,

Key Responsibilities Achieve Order Booking target as per plan Achieve Booked Mat Margin as per plan Enquiry Management - (Qualified lead to opportunity conversion, drive opportunity through funnel stages, customer demo, proposals, follow ups, customer visits, meetings etc.) Order handover & Support to Operations department - OCF format, Layout, documentation like PO, Adv collection, SOE handover, required approvals - customer/ internal, support etc. Sales Process Forecasting process, CRM management, data management, reviews & reports - DARs, effective tour planning, expense report, custo mer visit report etc. Marketing support - Exhibition, Market knowledge, Competition knowledge Market Feedback - Timely update & accurate feedback from market and constantly look at areas for business growth Profile includes about 50-60% travel, should be open to travel & stay overnight within assigned territory. Self development - Technical skills, CRM skills, sales hygiene, ontime & correct data, effective tour plan, rapport building etc. Key Skills : Interpersonal - rapport building, smart, bold Go-getter - Ability to drive & win consistently at the market place, persistent, independent, proactive, response, self motivated Communication & Negotiation Relationship development & networking Knowledge Sales Planning, Data analysis & pipeline management Technical- Sound product, its application & basic design Technical orientation & willingness to learn the concepts & principles involved in company's products. Market & Competition CRM Proficiency (SFDC) Microsoft Excel, Word, PPT Must have a good command over language (for both written and verbal communication) Attitude & Behaviour Strong customer focus Winning and result orientation, quick response Confidence (Maintaining a Positive Attitude) Team work Self-motivated & eager to learn and grow. Self-disciplined and a good Team player Education & Experience Education: Tech. (Mechanical) / Food Tech and/or MBA (Sales & Marketing) 2-4 years of Experience Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering/ Sheet Metal/ Fabrication/ Pharma Equipment/ Capital machinery