Financial Plan & Analysis Analyst

Accenture PLC; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Financial Plan & Analysis Analyst in India to deliver FP&A services, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. The role requires a BCom and 3–6 years of FP&A experience with strong Excel skills and exposure to ERP/reporting tools.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business insights and value creation. As part of the FP&A function, you will generate accurate management reporting, support continuous

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of FP&A experience in finance or commercial finance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis fundamentals.
• Advanced Excel with large datasets, pivot tables and lookups.
• Exposure to ERP/reporting tools; SAP ECC or equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• FP&A Process Delivery.
• Prepare data packs, templates, and standard reports accurately and on time.
• Support forecast and budget cycles by compiling inputs and validating data.
• Maintain tracker hygiene, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate data movements.
• Escalate issues proactively and support root cause analysis.
• Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews.
• Highlight emerging risks and opportunities to the FP&A team and business stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of management information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Finance acumen

Education

BCom

Tools

Excel

SAP ECC

TM1

SAP SAC

Anaplan

OneStream

Power BI

Tableau

Palantir

Snowflake

Job description

Skill required:

Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Designation:

Financial Plan & Analysis Analyst

Qualifications:

BCom

Years of Experience:

3 to 5 years

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do?

The Analyst plays a pivotal role in the FP&A function, delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and business insights to support strategic decision‑making. This role is responsible for preparing accurate forecasts and budgets, performing detailed variance analysis, and maintaining robust management reporting. Acting as a key contributor within the FP&A team, the Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior team members—ensuring operational excellence and value creation for the business.

What are we looking for?

Education- Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. MBA/CA/CMA is an advantage but not mandatory.

• 3–6 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis fundamentals.
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP/reporting tools preferred.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset, and effective communication.
• Hands‑on FP&A, Commercial Finance business acumen with exposure in commercial, retail, wholesale, merchandise, CPG or product‑driven environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel — financial modelling, large datasets, pivot analysis, complex lookups.
• SAP ECC or equivalent ERP — report extraction, cost centre mapping, GL coding (training provided).
• EPM / CPM planning tools — TM1, SAP SAC, Anaplan, OneStream or equivalent preferred.
• Reporting and visualisation — Power BI, Tableau, Palantir or equivalent BI platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with Snowflake or data warehouse reporting layers preferred.

Team Management

Work collaboratively with peers; support team objectives and participate in knowledge sharing.Actional Insight, Client Facing, Financial Analysis, Financial Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis

Roles and Responsibilities:

FP&A Process Delivery

• Prepare data packs, templates, and standard reports accurately and on time.
• Support forecast and budget cycles by compiling inputs and validating data.
• Maintain tracker hygiene, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate data movements.
• Escalate issues proactively and support root cause analysis.
• Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews.
• Highlight emerging risks and opportunities to the FP&A ASP and business stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of management information.

Business Partnering and Collaboration

• Work effectively with peers, service delivery teams, and stakeholders.
• Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities.

Continuous Improvement and Controls

• Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support knowledge management.
• Use Excel, Power BI, and finance systems effectively for assigned tasks.

Team Leadership and Delivery Governance

• Work collaboratively with peers and support team objectives.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support senior team members in complex deliverables as required.
• Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions.

Stakeholder Management

• Respond to basic stakeholder queries and escal…
• Maintain professional communication with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder requests with timely data and report preparation.
• Build foundational relationships with peers and service delivery teams.

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