Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis

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 ground breaking 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

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.

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 preferred
• 5–8 years of FP&A or related financial analysis experience, with at least some supervisory or project leadership responsibilities. Technical Proficiency
• Advanced 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

Ø Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals.Ø Ability to work under tight timelines and have been part of change management initiatives.Ø Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed