Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis

 About Business Unit: 
  
IBM BPO which is a critical part of Consulting focuses on Business Process Operations across several domains such as finance & accounts, procurement, supply chain, talent transformation, and industry specific processes including risk & compliance, insurance, digital marketing services. BPO India is committed to accelerate digital transformation across all its clients with the use of agile methodologies, advanced process mining and intelligent workflows powered by hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI).  
The Manager – FP&A will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis, transforming data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and enhance financial performance and the ability to partner with business stakeholders to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support decision-making. Budgeting & Forecasting 
Lead the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning, coordinating closely with department headsDevelop, maintain, and refine dynamic financial models supporting scenario planning and strategic investments.  
 Financial Analysis & Reporting 
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses—with insights and actionable recommendations.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight trends, and identify risks or improvement opportunities. Strategic Business Partnership 
Collaborate with senior leadership in strategic planning, business cases, capital allocations, and investment decision-makingPresent financial insights to executive leadership to drive strategic decisions.  Process Improvement & Technology 
Optimize FP&A processes with improved tools and automation—utilizing BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Power Pivot.  Team Leadership 
Manage and coach a team of FP&A analysts—setting priorities, fostering development, and promoting best practices.  Special Projects (Optional) 
Depending on context, support ad-hoc financial projects, ERP implementations, or grant-related planning. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field—Master’s degree, MBA, CPA, CA, CFA, or ACCA preferred5–8 years of FP&A or related financial analysis experience, with at least some supervisory or project leadership responsibilities. Technical ProficiencyAdvanced financial modeling skills and expertise in Excel (including macros and advanced formulas).Proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with ERP and planning systems.Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial insights for non-finance audiences.Strong leadership, mentoring, collaboration, and process improvement abilities. Preferred technical and professional experience Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals.Ability to work under tight timelines and have been part of change management initiatives.Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed