FP&A Senior Associate

V2 Solutions; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

V2 Solutions is seeking an FP&A Senior Associate in Kolkata. The role involves exposure to core finance functions, partnering with Directors of Finance and business leaders, and delivering high-quality financial insights.

You will handle P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and complex data analyses using Excel, Alteryx and PowerBI, while applying IFRS 15 and driving strategic financial decisions with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• English proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• Pursuing accounting qualification with a global body (CIMA/ACCA).
• Commercially minded with deep business understanding.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15 and its application.

Responsibilities

• Support critical Finance functions across business units.
• Build relationships with Finance Directors and leadership.
• Carry out P&L management analysis and forecasting.
• Produce complex data analyses and insights using Excel, Alteryx and PowerBI.
• Provide ad hoc information to Finance Leaders with quality analysis.
• Assist in budgeting, planning, and forward-looking reporting.
• Monitor KPIs, highlight risks and opportunities with action plans.
• Ensure financial control and compliance across engagements.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

MS Excel

Accounting qualification path

IFRS 15

Commercial acumen

Education

Accounting qualification in progress (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Alteryx

PowerBI

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Title : FP&A Senior Associate Experience : 4 to 8 years Location : Kolkata only

Job Description

Responsibilities The individual in this role can expect to be exposed to a variety of critical Finance functions, depending on the team they are assigned to support. They will also build working relationships with other Business Partnering teams, the Directors of Finance, business leaders, and PwCs Centers of Excellence. The primary responsibilities and areas the Finance Management Team operates across - which will be dependent on the Business Unit you are assigned to support - includes: Business strategy and planning Use business insights and detailed analysis to provide the Business and Finance Leads with support and guidance on P&L management Complete complex data analysis using MS Excel and other modelling and visualisation tools (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI etc) Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Leader, responsible for sourcing information and providing quality analysis of information Assist and provide depth of insight to the Leadership team enabling key strategic decision making Undertake business revenue & cost forecasting Demonstrating an understanding of the business issues and applying market, industry and firm knowledge. Budgeting and forecasting Working with the Finance Leaders in assisting to prepare budgets, plans and forecasts. Production of forward looking and insight driven reporting for the business to help the business plan, prepare and manage future performance. Performance management and commercial oriented solutions Interpretation of the monthly financial results and preparation of commentary to the Finance Leader Monitoring areas of financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) held in the financial scorecard, escalating issues where management action is required, with supporting analysis Proactively highlight risks and opportunities to financial performance and develop actions to mitigate, correct or exploit as appropriate with senior decision makers Work closely with the wider business support teams to develop relationships and understand the strategic imperatives of the business Financial control and compliance Providing Partners with relevant accounting advice from the bid stage and through the life of engagements. Sharing local financial risk knowledge with the Financial Control centre of excellence and supporting the central team with complex queries that require local business insight Complex Engagement Support . Undertake revenue recognition, forecasting, performance variance activities as required by engagements.

What You Must Have

• At least 4-9 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Progression towards an accounting qualification with a relevant global body such as CIMA or ACCA
• Commercially minded with a deep business understanding
• Able to demonstrate application of accounting standards, including IFRS 15

What Sets You Apart

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail
• Experienced user of data analysis and data visualisation tools (Alteryx, PowerBI)
• Action orientated and a self-starter
• Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of their work
• A strong relationship builder who builds trust in their key stakeholders and demonstrates experience of managing challenging stakeholders
• Demonstrate the use of innovative technologies to improve your financial analysis and deliver greater insights to stakeholders
• Experience of SAP S/4 HANA is beneficial