Overview
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented FP&A professional to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis for our professional services organization. The ideal candidate has experience working in people-driven, project-based environments with a focus on revenue forecasting, utilization analysis, and profitability measurement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Work with the CFO to Build and refine financial models for revenue, cost, utilization, margins, and operating expenses.
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
- Update and compile monthly reporting package
- Compile and update quarterly Board Materials
- Collaborate with Sales and Delivery leaders to understand pipeline, bill rates, staffing plans, and project profitability.
2. Revenue & Margin Analysis
Track and forecast revenue by service line, client, and project.Analyze realization rates, bill rates, discounting, and subcontracting impacts.Monitor gross margin and contribution margin at project, team, and practice level.3. Workforce & Utilization Analytics
Assist in implementing a new General Ledger in 2026Analyze consultant utilization, bench time, capacity planning, and hiring requirements.Provide insights to improve delivery efficiency and resource allocation.Support workforce planning with scenario modelling (e.G., hiring vs subcontracting).4. Operating Expense Management
Track actual vs budget spending for all cost centers.Support cost optimization initiatives across overheads, admin functions, and delivery teams.Prepare monthly variance analysis with business commentary.5. Management Reporting
Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.Track KPIs : utilization %, revenue per consultant, project margins, pipeline-to-revenue conversion, DSO, SG&A ratios, EBITDA.Work closely with accounting for month-end close and accruals review.6. Business Partnering
Act as the finance partner to leadership across delivery, sales, HR, and operations.Provide commercial support for proposals, pricing, contract renewals, and rate cards.Evaluate business cases, new services, geographies, and large client opportunities.7. Tools, Systems & Process Improvement
Work with systems such as Excel, Power BI / Tableau, ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), PSA tools (Workday, OpenAir, Mavenlink).Improve reporting automation and standardization.Drive data quality and streamline financial processes.Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics;MBA / CA / CMA preferred.
10+ years of FP&A experience, ideally in a professional services / consulting / IT services / audit / legal environment.Strong financial modelling, Excel, and data visualization skills.Strong Grasp of US GAAP accounting and M&A transaction accountingAbility to work with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.