Senior Analyst - FP&A

The purpose of this role is to deliver key tasks in relation to financial planning, budgeting and analysis, delivering high quality and timely “actionable insights” to key stakeholders.

Job Description:

Role purpose

• The candidate will be part of the Bangalore based Tag FP&A Team which is an extension of the Tag FP&A team, London. And will be supporting on Tag integration and financial analytics mainly.

• The role is an essential part of the Tag Financial Planning and Analysis team for Dentsu Group Inc (DGI). The mission for this team is to partner with the Tag business to influence strategic decisions through accurate financial planning and insightful data driven analysis.

• The role will focus on three main areas to create value:

  • Brilliant basics - to deliver actionable insight on business performance to a variety of key internal stakeholders (Tag Executive, Tag CFO, Group CFO etc)

  • Leadership in Tag integration, Controllership and FP&A activities by supporting delivery of projects to improve the quality of actuals reporting & forecasting across the Tag business through close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.

  • Drive transformation of the business by supporting workstreams which underpin the transition to our new business model and ensuring Tag is aligned with Group expectations.

• The role requires an individual who will bring energy and drive to this dynamic, diverse, and highly acquisitive company.

• Confidence in modelling significant volumes of data will be key to this role, and so advanced excel skills are a must.

• Having some experience in data visualization tools such as SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC stories) and SAP BPC would be an added advantage.

• Also important is a commercial mindset to interpret the insights gathered along with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written / presentational format.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare, circulate, monitor & maintain the reporting inputs templates from various brands and entities across Tag.

• Review & consolidate inputs received from various brand / entities within the Tag.

• Well-versed in all MS Excel functionalities, with the ability to link, review, manage, and cross-verify data from multiple & large excel databases.

• Cross validate the data from BPC/SAC to ensure accuracy and conformity of the numbers inputs received from multiple input sources.

• Partner with Finance teams to drive review of quality and timeliness in month-end/Budget/Forecast submission of reporting.

• Prepare monthly key reports and ensure timely & error-free delivery of reports to various stakeholders.

• Support in managing various process deliverables as per agreed SLAs along with ensuring delivery of quality results to key stakeholders including dashboards, KPI reports and other key process metrics.

• Interact with various stakeholders to understand on Adhoc reporting requirements, set expectations, address concerns and discuss them with Reporting Manager.

• Identify automation requirements and collaborate with CI team to help deliver automation solutions.

• Responsible for maintaining process documentation.

• Should be able to multitask between deliverables and day to day activities.

Professional skills

• Accountant with 4-6 years of experience in Intercompany, AR/AP, FP&A, and Management Reporting in a fast paced, ambitious and multinational environment.

• Advanced excel skills, passion for data crunching and analysis is a must.

• Experience in month end close activities including submissions on D365 and BPC, , Dashboarding and data visualisation tools Power BI is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of SAP BPC/SAC and Media or Digital sectors will be an advantage.

• Be an active part of the Tag Integration team, support the development of a professional & high performing function.

​Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and good ability to deal with Volume in an efficient manner

• Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities

• Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements

• Quick learner and strong attention to detail whilst combining with the ability to see the ‘big picture’

• Organized and able to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Ability to ‘think’ and make constructive suggestions on ways to improve activities

Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Bcoe

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent