Senior Business Analyst - FP&A [T500-27426]

About ADM: We are one of the world’s largest nutrition companies and a global leader in human and animal nutrition. We unlock the power of nature to provide nourishing quality of life by transforming crops into ingredients and solutions for foods, beverages, supplements, livestock, aquaculture, and pets.

About ADM India Hub: At ADM, we have long recognized the strength and potential of India’s talent pool, which is why we have maintained a presence in the country for more than 25 years. Building on this foundation, we have now established ADM India Hub, our first GCC in India. At ADM India Hub, we are hiring for IT and finance roles across diverse technology and business functions. We stand at the intersection of global expertise and local excellence, enabling us to drive innovation and support our larger purpose of unlocking the power of nature to enrich quality of life.

FP&A Senior Business Analyst Location: Bangalore

Position Summary: The Senior FP&A Business Analyst partners with the Commercial, Operations, the respective Finance Director and Corporate service functions to establish and execute on short, medium and long term strategic financial plans of the company and its alignment with the global corporate strategy. This includes the annual strategic business plan, financial planning cycle, monthly financial forecasting, and tracking of key initiatives, and/or analytical support of financial results. The candidate will be hands on supporting the respective business in accomplishing their strategic financial and business objectives. This position will be responsible for coordinating planning/forecasting and tracking business objectives by providing business intelligence and insightful information to monitor financial strategy. Key success factors for this role include teamwork, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to quickly adapt to changing business and project needs.

Responsibilities:

• FP&A: Support in the budgeting and forecasting process
• Data Analysis: Utilize advanced Excel skills to perform complex data analysis, incl. financial modeling, trend analysis and variance analysis
• Reporting : Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards in PowerBI to provide insights to management; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports highlighting key metrics and insights
• Business Partnering : Collaborate with departments to gather relevant financial data, analyze performance and provide recommendations.
• Ad Hoc Analysis : Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by management
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency through automation and best practices; develop and maintain financial models and tools to support planning and forecasting efforts

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
• Experience: Comes with overall 6-10 years of experience and minimum 3 years’ experience in FP&A, Controlling, corporate finance or related field.
• Language: English fluent required
• Technical skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including experience with complex formulas, pivot tables and macros
• Strong experience with PowerBI for data visualization and report creation
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis
• Knowledge with Hyperion (Essbase, Smartview) is desired
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders
• Interpersonal skills: Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels within the organization
• Time Management : Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
• Experience in process improvement and automation is a plus

What we offer:

• Fast paced professional development opportunity with direct exposure to divisional senior management team, understanding business drivers
• Challenging tasks and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity