This role is part of the overall Australia FP&A team based out of Bangalore. The responsibilities include supporting the budget, forecasting and month end process for revenue and costs. This role involves preparation of the base budgets and forecasts plus review of same, including detailed variance analysis of revenue and spend, identifying problem areas and proposing scenario-based solutions. Additionally, this role will be required to analyse client revenue, time allocations and expense trends; and is expected to create and update trackers / repositories in line with the timetable of the relevant process.
The candidate will support the Australia FP&A team in driving all key deliverables in relation to financial reporting, analysis, budgeting / forecasting and Client reporting for the service line in collaboration with Commercial Finance, Operational Finance and Client / Brand teams.
This role will operate within the following shift timings :
5AM to 1 : 30PM (Aus Shift)
Job Description : Key Accountabilities
- Regular routine activities
Forecasting Models and Planning Tool
Maintain forecasting models in Excel and maintain data on planning tools as required by the teamSubmission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System and the Planning toolReview and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, data consistency across Excel models and planning toolsForecasting
Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate liaison with and challenge to client leadsPrepare bottom-up forecasts of income and costs for the by liaising with client teams, HR, and commercial finance on quarterly basisShare forecasts and budgets with (service line) Commercial Finance leads, communicating identified variances, risks and agree remedial action as appropriateSubmission of Service Line budgets and forecast to SAC Planning System and the planning toolPreparation of Power-Point presentations to support Practice Area reviews at Capability / Department / Practice Area levelCo-ordinate, communicate and oversee all FP&A requirements in respect of Australia Practice AreasReview and validation of output from above to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysisTrend analysis including review and validation of Salesforce pipeline to inform analysis and forecastsMonthly interaction with Client Accounting teams to understand deviations in actual performance and incorporate into monthly analysis and future forecast impactMonth-end
Feed into monthly close process to ensure key accruals and inaccuracies have been resolved in liaison with Financial ControlProvide monthly commentary analysis to ANZ FP&A team and resolve any queriesProduce monthly and other reporting requirements of the Practice AreaProvide finance support to related projects or initiatives, with capability to model business case scenariosSupport and work collaboratively with the wider FP&A team, Commercial Finance and Operational FinanceInteract with colleagues at APAC or Global level in respect of spend or associated rechargesIn-depth review of Practice area revenue and costs and identify opportunities for further standardisation and efficienciesKey Requirements
Qualified Accountant with 4 - 6+ Years PQE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or Semi qualified accountant / Finance graduate with 9 - 11 years experienceProficient in Advanced Excel and Financial Modelling; working knowledge of Power BI and Macros is a plus.Previous experience of FP&A including preparation of bottoms up forecast for revenue and costsDemonstrable experience of informed review and analysis of results and forecastsProblem-solving and analytical mindsetAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressureExcellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levelsExperience of GL, SAC, Power BI, Planning & Consolidation Systems is a plus