Financial Analysis Specialist Advisor

Job Description

Function

Finance

Cost Center

1074954052

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana - India

Region

Europe

Position

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SPECIALIST ADVISOR

Grade

11

Reporting to

Senior 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 Finance Business Partnering to join us at NTT DATA. This pivotal role will be a key finance partner to provide financial leadership, strategic guidance, and actionable insights. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all financial planning, analysis, and forecasting activities for the sector, 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:        

• Working closely with functional heads to report on monthly, quarterly and annual performance versus forecast and budget. Support in providing regular insightful reporting, analysis and interpretation of their results for monthly review meetings.
• Provide reporting of finance and non-finance metrics.
• Produce analysis and provide ad-hoc analysis to support key business decisions
• Produce monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and mid-term Strategic plans with challenge to the sector to ensure robustness.
• Provide financial support and modelling to influence the strategic direction of the business.
• Support the month end process and results review including preparation and review of accruals / prepayment / AP journals in a short timescale.
• Revenue recognition for your sector (including net revenue treatment), and collaboration with project managers to make sure all projects are at stable status throughout the closing process.
• Ownership of the balance sheet for your sector including WIP, Aged Debt, Working at Risk.
• Collaboration and reconciliation of intercompany and service-line costs with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide audit back up and support for local and group audit as required for your sector.
• Provide support and cover for other members of Finance Team when required.
• Ensure the business operates within the financial controls and procedures set by the NTT DATA Group.
• Ad-hoc tasks/other projects as required.

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 think strategically when required.

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) 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

SAP/Advances Excel Skills/Outlook/Power BI knowledge desirable

Strong finance system skills: advanced Excel skills and a good knowledge of using SAP (ideally SAP S/4 Hana) is a key requirement for this role. Desirable knowledge using Power BI would be useful.

Should be a reliable person with practical IFRS knowledge and some starting experience in project controlling. First experience and understanding of principles like revenue recognition (PoC) and cost mechanics.

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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