Sr. BPA Analyst

Job Description

To provide expert guidance in Business Planning and Analysis (BPA), delivering insightful financial analysis and decision-making support to management teams. This is a techno-functional role and includes offering assistance in areas like financial planning, reporting, and performance monitoring. Job Description Key Requirements: Support direct manager with the operational conversion of the BPA strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business -Works with direct managers to support financial activities, decision making and general projects. Collaborate closely with US BPAs/central finance team to ensure seamless financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities using SAP BPC/Other similar EPM based capabilities. End-to-end ownership and management of planning, forecasting and reporting systems. Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis including data validations and accuracy checks and liaise with support teams for troubleshooting issues. Partner with other areas of the business (such as, BPC support, FRA, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and other functions) to support on time and accurate information gathering. Drive adherence to Central teams governance methodologies across extended BPA teams, around processes and systems. Ensure ongoing business performance is appropriately monitored and measured and drive early warning for re-direction of resources with Business Partners. Support the improvement and streamlining of existing management reporting processes and the definition and implementation of lean processes. Essential Requirements: Internal customer satisfaction with quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of financial analyses provided Reliability and accuracy of all figures delivered. Must have strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Requirements: CA/CPA/CWA/CMA/MBA-Finance, preferably working with a reputed organization. (preferably from Big4 or technology consulting background) Holding 3-4 years of related experience around planning, budgeting, forecasting and month close process. Should have prior techno-functional experience in finance processes with exposure to BPC/or similar EPM tools, understanding of ERP systems, and well-versed with controlling concepts.