Lead (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Scope

• Drive adherence to budget and forecast and provide in depth analysis of variances, opportunities, and risks
• Preparation of results, deliverables, and insights to leadership prior to due date
• Deep engagement with all levels of the organization to provide feedback, insights, and business direction to the APAC Professional Services leadership team.
  

Our Current Technical Environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion reporting, BI Tools (Power BI, Power Pivot.)
• High communication skills in English
  

What You’ll Do

• Provides complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for APAC Professional Services business, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope including identifying, developing and publishing meaningful business intelligence, metrics, analytics and dashboards
• Forecasts financial results within a broad scope.
• Build decision support models around different parts of the P&L.
• Forecast and report out on headcount and other cost components for the Professional Services organization.
• Analyze costs / productivity to optimize capacity decisions related to labor mix and use.
• Provide financial support and reporting for projects, tracking & reporting.
  

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Finance / Chartered Accountancy / MBA finance
• Minimum 7 to 13 years relevant work experience in relevant field.
• Excel superuser
• Significant, broad financial planning & analysis and/or relevant accounting experience
• Experience as a finance professional in a technology environment.
• A clear understanding of key processes and metrics of a successful Professional Services organization
• Evidence of the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities and work well as a member of a global team.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the company and globally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to the business.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem- solving capability
• Ability to work during APAC time zone ( 8 am to 5 pm ) to cover half the business work time in, and to be flexible as required
• In-depth Financial systems user knowledge, ideally Hyperion / Workday.
  

Our Values