Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO India Shared Services in Pune is seeking an Analyst, FP&A to join the Corporate FP&A team. You will assist with planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, acting as the primary contact for SG&A spend management while partnering with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.

The role offers exposure to planning across Corporate FP&A and operations, with opportunities to build models, dashboards, and performance summaries for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• 2–5 years of FP&A, Corporate Finance or similar analytical finance role.
• Experience in HFM, SmartView/Hyperion & EPBCS preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work flexible hours (3:00PM to 12:00 AM IST).
• Detail oriented with the ability to work under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses, including variance analysis against Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year.
• Support monthly forecasting, annual budget, and long-range planning activities.
• Manage SG&A expense reporting and provide analyses of spending trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, leadership presentations, and financial summaries.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to understand performance and drivers.
• Assist with monthly close activities, accrual reviews, reconciliations, and validation.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Identify process improvements through automation and standardization of reporting and analysis.
• Support strategic initiatives and other ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Quick learning

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

HFM

SmartView/Hyperion

EPBCS

Job description

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Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

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Business Unit: Corporate

Location: Pune, IN, 411014

XPO India Shared Services

Job Title: Analyst, FP&A

Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A

Job Grade: P2

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FLSA Status: Assigned by Comp

FLSA Category, if Exempt: Professional

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Prepared By: Robin Gupta

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As an Analyst – FP&A based in India (Pune), you will work with senior members of the team in planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities. The role will serve as the primary point of contact for SG&A spend management while partnering with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support business decisions. This position offers broad exposure across Corporate FP&A and operational teams through close collaboration on planning and reporting activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These are the most significant job duties performed; other responsibilities or assignments not specifically mentioned may also be assigned (please list 5-8 responsibilities along with percentage of time associated with each).

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses, including variance analysis against Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year.
• Support the monthly forecasting process, annual budget, and long-range planning activities for assigned functional areas.
• Manage SG&A expense reporting and provide timely analysis of spending trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, executive presentations, and financial summaries for leadership review.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to understand financial performance and communicate key drivers of results.
• Assist with monthly close activities, including accrual reviews, financial reconciliations, and reporting validation.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve planning and reporting efficiency.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through automation and standardization of financial reporting and analysis.
• Support strategic initiatives and other ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This Job has no supervisory responsibilities but in special circumstances may lead the work of others

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply established financial policies and delegated authority guidelines when reviewing financial transactions, forecasts, and analyses
• Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities, escalating significant issues to management with data-driven recommendations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum Required Experience: 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a similar analytical finance role.
• Experience in HFM, SmartView/Hyperion & EPBCS is preferred.
• Desirable Education/Experience: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Quick learning attitude
• Ability to work flexible hours (3:00PM to 12:00 AM IST.)
• Detail oriented, ability to work in tight schedules

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Space

• Office / cubicle work space with moderate noise level.

Hours of Work/Travel

• Extended hours during month end close and during budgeting excercise
• Local travel needed to office on weekly basis
• Travel between regions or different offices as and when needed

XPO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/H)