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Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Designation: Service Delivery Ops Associate Manager Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 10 to 14 years About Accenture What would you do 1. Financial Planning and Analysis ExpertiseStrong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.Proficiency in creating financial models for scenario planning.Experience in cost control, margin analysis, and profitability assessments.Rolling forecasts as above, including the managing of a diverse range of inputs, identifying risks & opportunities, providing insight and commentary as required2. Retail Industry KnowledgeUnderstanding of retail-specific KPIs such as sales per square foot, inventory turnover, gross margin, and footfall conversion rates.Familiarity with retail trends like omnichannel strategies, e-commerce, and seasonal demand fluctuations.3. Advanced Analytical SkillsProficiency in analyzing large datasets and translating insights into actionable business strategies.Monitor Actual financial performance against forecasts & budgets, provide in-depth analysis & commentary (Tier 2, Tier 3) with actionable insightsHands-on experience with analytical tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx.5. Strategic ThinkingAbility to align financial planning processes with long-term business goals.Competence in evaluating capital expenditure, ROI, and strategic investments.Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) refers to the processes designed to help organizations accurately plan, forecast, and budget to support the company s major business decisions and future financial health. These processes include planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance reporting. What are we looking for ERP/ any certification requirdExperience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).Familiarity with reporting & analytics tools (e.g., Cognos Analytics, Anaplan, Power Bi, Hyperion, Tableau).Advanced Excel:Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPs) for data analysis and reporting.Advanced knowledge of financial planning toolsEducationPost-graduate, MBA (Finance) preferredCA/CFA/CPA preferredCertification/Experience in developing Financial Models, reports & metricsProven experience in FP&A, management reporting & Strategic Planning Good to have skills1. Retail Industry Knowledge:Familiarity with the retail business model, including seasonal trends and customer behavior.Understanding of SKU-level analysis and inventory management impact on profitability.2. Cost Optimization:Experience in identifying and analyzing cost-saving opportunities in retail operations.3. Revenue Optimization:Insights into pricing strategies, promotional planning, and sales channel performance. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Financial Planning and Analysis ExpertiseStrong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.Proficiency in creating financial models for scenario planning.Experience in cost control, margin analysis, and profitability assessments.Rolling forecasts as above, including the managing of a diverse range of inputs, identifying risks & opportunities, providing insight and commentary as required2. Retail Industry KnowledgeUnderstanding of retail-specific KPIs such as sales per square foot, inventory turnover, gross margin, and footfall conversion rates.Familiarity with retail trends like omnichannel strategies, e-commerce, and seasonal demand fluctuations.3. Advanced Analytical SkillsProficiency in analyzing large datasets and translating insights into actionable business strategies.Monitor Actual financial performance against forecasts & budgets, provide in-depth analysis & commentary (Tier 2, Tier 3) with actionable insightsHands-on experience with analytical tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx.4. Technical ProficiencyAdvanced Excel skills, including VBA and macros.Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday).Experience with financial planning tools like Anaplan, Hyperion, or Adaptive Insights.5. Strategic ThinkingAbility to align financial planning processes with long-term business goals.Competence in evaluating capital expenditure, ROI, and strategic investments.6. Stakeholder ManagementProven ability to collaborate with C-level executives and cross-functional teams.Strong communication and presentation skills to convey financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.7. Compliance and Risk ManagementKnowledge of financial compliance standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).Ability to identify and mitigate financial risks.8. Leadership and Team ManagementExperience in managing FP&A teams, mentoring junior analysts, and driving team performance.Monitor analyst reports, market trends & industry benchmarksSkill in fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.9. Investor RelationsLead preparation & review of investor presentations, group reporting & flash reportsServe as the primary contact for inquiries & business head meetings10. Problem-Solving and Decision-MakingCapacity to address complex financial challenges under tight deadlines.Data-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.11. AdaptabilityFlexibility to adapt to the dynamic retail landscape and technology advancements.Proficiency in managing change and handling ambiguous situations effectively. Qualification Any Graduation
