Job Description

Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst

Reporting Responsibility: APJ Planning Team

Location: Gurgaon/Mumbai

Country: India

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POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will first and foremost serve as the financial planning resource for APJ Planning Team, capable of bringing broad financial expertise (including planning, pricing, accounting practices/policies, revenue recognition and order management) to the table as well as managing and optimising all business operational activities.

It will require frequent communication, leadership, and teaming with the Planning Manager, in order to meet the requirements of the business.

Key focus areas for this position will be specifically: -

Support the monthly Outlook and annual Plan
Understand software accounting rules and its impact to the Outlook
Preparation of Monthly reporting pack for Leadership review

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS : - (include but are not limited to)

Support the Monthly Outlook Process / Reporting

Work with the Planning Manager to understand existing and future business (order and revenue opportunities)

Analysis and forecasting of Selling cost lines, primary focus on:

Salaries and benefits and commissions

Travel and entertainment

Outside contractor services

Pre-Sales

Explain variances to Outlook and Plan

Use of Business Objects and ERP tools for reporting and transaction processing

Prepare actual and forecasted P&L with commentary

Support management in presenting outlook and be able to comment on Plan, Outlook, risk related questions

Prepare reporting pack and commentary

Line-of sight orders and revenue

Expense analysis

Support the Annual Planning Process

Support the planning process

Prepare annual Plans & Budgets including:
Order and revenue

Expenses

Headcount planning and validation of salary targets

Determine calendarisation and allocation methodologies with a quarterly focus

Year-end backlog forecasts

Assist Planning Manager in assuring appropriate levels of financial and internal controls are maintained within the Unit.

Prepare ad hoc analyses work on special projects

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Work closely with the Planning Manager with Outlook process and reporting and to understand strategic direction
Work closely with Planning Manager to help them understand our business and any risks.
Sales Operation from forecasting aspect

EDUCATION

Bachelor qualifications in Finance, Business, Accounting

EXPERIENCE

3+ years experience in finance roles such as Planning Analyst or Management Accountant within a sales driven, customer focused organization.
Experience gained within Software industry would be advantageous
Excellent communication skills
Very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Business Objects and Hyperion

COMPETENCE - the technical and personal attributes, knowledge, skills and abilities a candidate must possess in order to succeed in this position: -

Ability to demonstrate a strong business acumen
Projects executive presence
Attention to detail
Strong financial analysis skills
Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
Excellent English verbal communication and presentations skills
Lateral thinker \xe2\x80\x93 ability to explore alternative avenues
Proven decision-making capabilities
Ability to interact and influence at all levels within Teradata
Strong IT skills

TYPE OF PERSON

The type of person who will be successful in this role will:
Be a self starter and self directed
Thrive on delivering a high level of customer service (internal and external)
Have a proven high level of dedication and commitment.
Be results-oriented and driven.
Demonstrate a level of responsibility for taking ownership of projects
Display a proven ability to work under pressure
Enjoy working in a team and communicates openly, directly and diplomatically
Be comfortable in a dynamic environment
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, transforming organization is a must

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CULTURE

Growth and profit driven culture
Requires multi-tasking ability
Continual change
Competing priorities
Learning/growth opportunities
Cyclical work schedules
Team-focused, very competitive environment
Interface with multiple levels of management
Must be comfortable working with a team of high-level IT professionals.
Success and ability is rewarded
Opportunities also exist for cross-training and career development.