Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners, and the planet. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged 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 centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Collect and validate inputs from cross-functional teams to ensure accurate assumptions.
- Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification.
- Support the development of KPIs and dashboards to track financial and operational performance.
- Business Partnering
- Provide analytical support to business leaders, translating financial results into meaningful insights.
- Work with stakeholders across functions to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Financial Modeling & Strategic Support
- Build and maintain financial models to support investment decisions, pricing analysis, and scenario planning.
- Conduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of changes in business drivers.
- Process Improvement
- Support initiatives to streamline forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes (Agile, Design Thinking, Value stream Mapping, Lean, Six-sigma).
- Leverage technology and tools (BI tools, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic) to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monitor KPIs, highlight trends, and identify risks or improvement opportunities.
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Advanced degree or certification, e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics
- 4–6 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience (internships or early career roles included).
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros).
- Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with ERP/planning systems {SAP (Analytics Cloud, SAP Business One), Oracle (ePBCS), Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar) preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Proactive and ambitious individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Exposure to high-precision industries or manufacturing operations will be an added advantage
- Ability to manage tight timelines and competing priorities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
- Experience in process improvement, automation, and applying technology to financial analysis.