VA02 Financial Plan & Analysis Specialist

Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Designation: Financial Plan & Analysis SpecialistQualifications:Any Graduation/Chartered Accountant/Master of Business Administration Years of Experience:7 to 11 years About AccentureAccenture 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 699,000 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? You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and will be helping us in determining financial outcomes by collecting operational data/reports, whilst conducting analysis and reconciling transactions. Financial planning, reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) refers to the processes designed to help organizations accurately plan, forecast, and budget to support the company s major business decisions and future financial health. These processes include planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance reporting.What are we looking for? •Microsoft Excel •Written and verbal communication proficiency in usage of SAP, Oracle, SQL Server , Advance Excel Roles and Responsibilities: •The primary responsibility is to work as specialists / expert in • Preparation of standard & Adhoc management reports for region, country, product, Service type etc. Provides standardized and insightful level of analyses is provided. Delivers ad hoc analyses. Supports Annual Operating Plan & forecasts • Planning, Creating and managing reporting data and report out from various database systems. Provide professional expertise and direction to other team members and act as the focal point for business units and Technology by participating in key project initiatives. Also, as required, manage client communication, responding to queries, investigate irregularities and anomalies and provide technical support for day-to-day issues. • Partners with reporting clients to understand their strategic goals, operational context and activities in order to explain results with strategic business insights and facts • Use a diverse range of applications and understand the business and technical functionality of each application and its relevance to the business community. • Provide support to all business units across the region, including product understanding, validation, problem/query resolution and coordination of communications. • Uses storytelling principles to convey impactful messages Major accountability for Planning, Forecasting, Preparation & analysis of P&L, Forecast accuracy, SG&A, Working Capital Cost of Sales reports is to support the businesses. This role requires considerable liaison with other functions, to ensure service level are achieved and change is coordinated. In addition, a strong working relationship with other teams is needed to enable smooth productionisation of new/enhanced information solutions. Cross team relationships are also critical to delivery information services including productivity and costing. This role is expected to ensure: ? Team & individual objectives and performance in line with culture. ? Services maintained in line with Service expectations agreed with the business.