FP&A Analyst [T500-23932]

Talent500; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in FP&A or similar roles, possessing strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial concepts. Responsibilities include developing financial forecasts, collaborating on budgets, and presenting insights to senior management. This role is based in Bengaluru, following a 5-day work week with shift timings from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in FP&A or relevant roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Deep understanding of financial concepts and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts: revenue, expenses, cash flow.
• Collaborate with departments on annual operating budgets.
• Provide proactive variance analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Collaboration

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

CFA/CMA/MBA/CA or legal background

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Talent500 is hiring for one of its Clients:

About Smith & Howard:

Founded over half a century ago, Smith & Howard is a global leader in tax, accounting, and advisory solutions, proudly supporting countless entrepreneurs and businesses in achieving financial success. Smith & Howard Advisory LLC, our integrated Indian hub in Bengaluru, is driving the next wave of accounting industry innovation. Join our remarkable team and work on challenging projects in global audit, tax, and accounting.

Position Overview:

The FP&A Analyst is instrumental in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis, supporting critical decision-making to help the organization achieve financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts: revenue, expenses, cash flow.
• Collaborate with departments on annual operating budgets; monitor variances.
• Provide proactive variance analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of KPIs, trends, business drivers.
• Create actionable reports, dashboards, and financial models.
• Gather and consolidate financial data from multiple sources.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support decisions.
• Partner with sales, operations, and marketing for financial support.
• Present financial insights and reports to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. CFA/CMA/MBA/CA or legal background is a plus.
• 5-7 years in FP&A or relevant roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of financial concepts, accounting, and ratios.
• Data analysis proficiency: Excel, databases, analytical tools.
• Experience in financial modeling; Power BI and AI-driven systems experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Location and way of working:

Shift Timing: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST (5-day work week)