IN_Senior Associate_FP&A_Global Tax & Operations_TRS_Mumbai

Job Description & Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced FP&A to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic business partnering for a large enterprise account. The role will be responsible for driving financial governance, delivering actionable business insights, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring effective management of budgets, headcount, and operating expenses. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and experience working in complex, matrixed organizations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. 

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, including Budget vs. Actuals and variance analysis. 

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making. 

• Monitor and manage operating expenses, workforce costs, and investment spend to ensure budget adherence. 

• Develop executive dashboards, financial scorecards, and MIS reporting for leadership reviews. 

• Drive financial governance, controls, and compliance across business functions. 

• Evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and cost optimization opportunities. 

• Support headcount planning, resource allocation, and workforce budget management. 

• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital planning activities. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, HR, Operations, and Business Units. 

• Identify process improvement opportunities and automate reporting and planning activities. 

• Present financial performance updates, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. 

• Lead and mentor team members while fostering a high-performance finance culture. 

Mandatory Skill Sets: 

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) 

• Budgeting and Forecasting 

• Budget vs Actuals Analysis 

• Variance Analysis 

• Financial Modeling and Business Case Development 

• Management Reporting and MIS 

• Cost Management and Cost Optimization 

• Finance Business Partnering 

• Financial Governance and Controls 

• Headcount and Workforce Planning 

• Cash Flow Planning 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel 

• PowerPoint and Executive Presentations 

• Stakeholder Management 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

Preferred Skill Sets: 

• Experience supporting large enterprise clients, GCCs, BFSI, Technology, Analytics, or Shared Services organizations. 

• Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle, SAP Ariba, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent ERP systems. 

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or advanced dashboarding tools. 

• Process automation and reporting transformation experience. 

• Exposure to contract governance, procurement finance, and vendor management. 

• Leadership experience managing small to medium-sized FP&A teams. 

• MBA Finance or equivalent postgraduate qualification. 

Years of Experience Required: 

8-12 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Budgeting & Forecasting, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or lead role. 

Education Qualification: 

• MBA / PGDM in Finance from a recognized institute. 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. 

• Professional certifications such as CMA, CFA, ACCA, or CPA will be an added advantage.