Job Description

Function

Finance

Cost Center

1039754052

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana - India

Region

GHQ

Position

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SPECIALIST ADVISOR

Grade

11

Reporting to

Sr. Director

Process Category

Shift Time Day/Afternoon

12.00 PM – 10.00 PM IST

Salary Range

Min.

Max.

Functional Role (Job Description)

Seeking a highly skilled and strategic individual managing FP&A and Business Partnering to join our Global IT Finance team at NTT DATA. This pivotal role will be a key finance partner to the Digital Product line, providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and actionable insights. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all financial planning, analysis, and forecasting activities for these critical global IT functions, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and driving operational efficiency.

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Essential

Desirable

Education Background

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce or relevant field.

MBA, CA or CMA

Work Experience

Typically requires 12-15 years relevant experience

Global experience of working with teams across Geographies will be given preference

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:        

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the comprehensive financial planning and analysis cycle, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning for the Digital Product line.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support business decisions, investment analysis, and cost management initiatives.
• Analyse financial performance against key metrics and historical trends, providing timely and insightful commentary on variances.
• Prepare and present executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee the reporting of actuals, forecasts, and variances, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all financial communications.

Business Partnering:

• Act as a trusted financial advisor and business partner to the Digital Product line leadership teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute financial strategies that support their operational and strategic objectives.
• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, concise, and actionable business insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Drive cost efficiency and optimization by identifying and analysing opportunities for savings and process improvements.
• Support strategic initiatives, including M&A due diligence, business case development, and new technology investments, by providing robust financial analysis.

Operational & Strategic Management:

• Standardize and streamline financial processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Ensure financial controls and governance are in place and adhered to.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Procurement, and IT, to ensure seamless financial operations and reporting.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizing and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail with high levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage team expectations.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to present complex financial data using detailed reports and charts.
• Ability to think strategically when required.
• Ability to build a cohesive team and to lead and manage people effectively.
• Ability to manage time effectively while setting the tone of the team through modelling and leadership.
• Familiar with GAAP and reporting standards

Required Experience:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 5 years in a business partnering role within a large, global organization, preferably in the technology or IT services sector.
• Proven experience supporting global IT functions, with a strong understanding of IT cost structures, technology investments, and operational metrics.
• Exceptional financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with financial planning software (e.g., BPC, Finnivo) and strong knowledge of ERP systems SAP.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and complex environment.

Key Performance Parameters

| 1- Budgeting and Forecasting|2 –  Finance Business Partnering | 3 – Financial Analysis| 4 - Stakeholder Communication| 5 – IT services sector| 6 –  Month-End Closing Efficiency |

Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Fluent in business English; both written and verbal communication skills essential

Managerial and Soft Skills

Open to work in Flexible Shifts & Hybrid Work Environment

Extended hours may be required in meet deadlines. It would be required to work with colleagues across different geographies and time zones

Must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, internal controls and data privacy

Should be a Good Team Player & Process driven person

Must be able to manage multiple priorities and able to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Test to be Administrated

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