Financial Plan & Analysis Analyst

Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Designation: Financial Plan & Analysis Analyst Qualifications: BCom Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do? The Analyst plays a pivotal role in the FP&A function, delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and business insights to support strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for preparing accurate forecasts and budgets, performing detailed variance analysis, and maintaining robust management reporting. Acting as a key contributor within the FP&A team, the Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior team members—ensuring operational excellence and value creation for the business. What are we looking for? Education- Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. MBA/CA/CMA is an advantage but not mandatory. Skills, Competencies, Experience Required • 3–6 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance. • Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis fundamentals. • Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP/reporting tools preferred. • Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and effective communication. • Hands-on FP&A, Commercial Finance business acumen with exposure in commercial, retail, wholesale, merchandise, CPG or product-driven environments preferred Tools • Advanced Excel — financial modelling, large datasets, pivot analysis, complex lookups • SAP ECC or equivalent ERP — report extraction, cost centre mapping, GL coding (training provided) • EPM / CPM planning tools — TM1, SAP SAC, Anaplan, OneStream or equivalent preferred • Reporting and visualisation — Power BI, Tableau, Palantir or equivalent BI platforms preferred • Familiarity with Snowflake or data warehouse reporting layers preferred Team Management Work collaboratively with peers; support team objectives and participate in knowledge sharing. Actional Insight, Client Facing, Financial Analysis, Financial Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Roles and Responsibilities: FP&A Process Delivery - • Prepare data packs, templates, and standard reports accurately and on time. • Support forecast and budget cycles by compiling inputs and validating data. • Maintain tracker hygiene, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Perform basic variance analysis and investigate data movements. • Escalate issues proactively and support root cause analysis. • Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements. • Maintain KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews. • Highlight emerging risks and opportunities to the FP&A ASP and business stakeholders. • Ensure accuracy and consistency of management information. Business Partnering and Collaboration • Work effectively with peers, service delivery teams, and stakeholders. • Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities. Continuous Improvement and Controls • Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements. • Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities. • Maintain accurate documentation and support knowledge management. • Use Excel, Power BI, and finance systems effectively for assigned tasks. Team Leadership and Delivery Governance • Work collaboratively with peers and support team objectives. • Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver with accuracy and timeliness. • Support senior team members in complex deliverables as required. • Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions. Stakeholder Management • Respond to basic stakeholder queries and escalate complex issues appropriately. • Maintain professional communication with internal teams and stakeholders. • Support stakeholder requests with timely data and report preparation. • Build foundational relationships with peers and service delivery teams.

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About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at   www.accenture.com  

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