FPandA And Reporting Pune 170178

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in India is seeking an FP&A Analyst to partner with Finance & Planning teams and mid-management to drive accurate forecasting and insightful variance analysis.

You will lead in building forecast models using key drivers, trends, and external factors, interpreting numbers to support business units and prepare results and plans. You will apply advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, VBA a plus), use Cognos, Hyperion Essbase, and Business Objects to generate ad

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cognos/Hyperion Essbase/Business Objects.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Collaborative and adaptable to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FP&A teams and mid-management to achieve shared goals.
• Lead in building forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, and external factors.
• Interpret numbers and provide analysis to support business units.
• Analyze variances to assist proactive actions by business units.
• Improve accuracy by identifying errors and root causes.
• Produce and distribute ad hoc reports and planning data.
• Support planning, forecasts, and operating plan deliverables.
• Ensure data governance and accuracy at the source system.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Exceptional problem solving

Strong written and verbal skills

Team player

Initiative & adaptability

Tools

Excel (formulas & functions)

VBA (plus)

Cognos

Hyperion Essbase

Business Objects

PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description

• Partners with the various FP&A teams and mid-management by working collaboratively to achieve a common goal
• Takes the lead in building forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors, etc.
• Understands & interprets the numbers and proactively thinks about the analysis that will help the business units
• Understands and interprets variance analysis results to help business units take proactive action
• Continuously improves accuracy by identifying errors as well as aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes
• Analyzes consolidated results and partners closely with Business Operations and Business Finance to understand material variances to budget and historical trends
• Monitors accuracy and predictive validity of existing models (e.g. relevance of metrics or business drivers included in forecast)
• Runs operating plan models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in the preparation of the results, forecasts, and operating plan presentation / deliverables
• Provides analytical support; conducts research as required. Produces and distributes ad hoc reports/mines and assimilates related data as directed for use in planning and forecasting activities
• Drives ad-hoc analysis projects to help the business units
• Creates analytical tools and models for driving process efficiencies
• Drives the compliance/data governance process surrounding the data to ensure accuracy at the source system
• Complies with all departmental/ financial operations policies and practices
• Technical Skills
• Intermediate to Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel (both in terms of formulas & functions; knowledge of VBA would be a plus)
• Uses financial systems such as Cognos, Hyperion Essbase, Business Objects etc.
• Generates reports with customized data parameters to aid decision making
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access
• General Skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Focus on Innovation and Creativity
• Takes initiative on personal development
• Flexible and adaptable to Business needs and contingencies
• Good Team Player
• Experience in an operational/analytical role mandatory
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Qualifications

• Partners with the various FP&A teams and mid-management by working collaboratively to achieve a common goal
• Takes the lead in building forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors, etc.
• Understands & interprets the numbers and proactively thinks about the analysis that will help the business units
• Understands and interprets variance analysis results to help business units take proactive action
• Continuously improves accuracy by identifying errors as well as aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes
• Analyzes consolidated results and partners closely with Business Operations and Business Finance to understand material variances to budget and historical trends
• Monitors accuracy and predictive validity of existing models (e.g. relevance of metrics or business drivers included in forecast)
• Runs operating plan models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in the preparation of the results, forecasts, and operating plan presentation / deliverables
• Provides analytical support; conducts research as required. Produces and distributes ad hoc reports/mines and assimilates related data as directed for use in planning and forecasting activities
• Drives ad-hoc analysis projects to help the business units
• Creates analytical tools and models for driving process efficiencies
• Drives the compliance/data governance process surrounding the data to ensure accuracy at the source system
• Complies with all departmental/ financial operations policies and practices
• Technical Skills
• Intermediate to Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel (both in terms of formulas & functions; knowledge of VBA would be a plus)
• Uses financial systems such as Cognos, Hyperion Essbase, Business Objects etc.
• Generates reports with customized data parameters to aid decision making
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access
• General Skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Focus on Innovation and Creativity
• Takes initiative on personal development
• Flexible and adaptable to Business needs and contingencies
• Good Team Player
• Experience in an operational/analytical role mandatory
• ##LI-DNI