Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead

ISG; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG is seeking an FP&A Lead in India with over a decade of experience to drive financial excellence and business growth. The candidate will merge finance and technology, managing both strategic business planning and AI-driven financial analytics. Responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, advising clients on financial performance, and implementing AI in finance. Ideal applicants have advanced financial modeling skills, significant FP&A experience, and strong communication abilities to influence senior leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Management Consulting.
• Strong understanding of ITOM and IT Infrastructure costs.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Develop Business Cases for new product launches.
• Act as lead consultant on profitability and cost analysis.
• Identify AI opportunities in finance.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modeling

AI/ML applications in finance

Presenting to C-suite

Cloud consumption economics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA or CFA/CMA/CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and highly analytical FP&A Lead with over a decade of experience to drive financial excellence and business growth. This role is not just about \"managing the books\"—it is about serving as a high-impact business partner who can translate complex IT financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional finance, IT Operations Management (ITOM), and emerging AI-driven analytics. You will be responsible for crafting robust business plans, developing intricate business cases for large-scale transformations, and directly advising clients on financial performance and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Planning & Case Development

• Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Develop comprehensive Business Cases for new product launches, market expansions, or internal IT transformations, ensuring ROI and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) are clearly defined.
• Build sophisticated financial models to simulate various \"what-if\" scenarios and market conditions.

2. IT Finance & ITOM Integration

• Manage the nuances of IT Finance, including CAPEX/OPEX allocation, cloud consumption economics, and software licensing costs.
• Work closely with IT Operations to align financial reporting with ITOM frameworks, ensuring visibility into the cost of service delivery and infrastructure.
• Optimize IT spend through detailed variance analysis and benchmarking.

3. Client Advisory & Leadership Insights

• Act as a lead consultant for internal and external clients, providing deep‑dive analysis on profitability, cost-to-serve, and revenue leakages.
• Synthesize complex data into high-level Leadership Insights, presenting findings to C‑suite executives to influence investment decisions.
• Drive the \"story behind the numbers\", moving beyond reporting to provide proactive recommendations.

4. AI & Digital Transformation in Finance

• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and Machine Learning for predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and automated reporting.
• Stay at the forefront of \"Next-Gen Finance\" by integrating digital tools that reduce manual data manipulation and increase analytical depth.

5. Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Provide mentorship and direction to junior analysts, fostering a culture of precision and strategic thinking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and IT to ensure financial alignment with broader business goals.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10-12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Management Consulting.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. MBA or CFA/CMA/CPA preferred.
• Technical Domain: Strong understanding of ITOM and IT Infrastructure costs. Proven ability to manage \"IT-as-a-service\" financial models.
• Analytical Tools: Expert-level Excel and Financial Modeling skills. Proficiency with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Workday).
• AI Literacy: Familiarity with AI/ML applications in finance (e.g., predictive modeling tools or GenAI for data synthesis).
• Communication: Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills; ability to command a room of senior stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

You will be at the intersection of finance and the future of technology. This role offers the autonomy to shape financial strategy and the platform to influence the trajectory of major business initiatives through data-driven leadership.