Sportism - Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis

Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting:- Develop, prepare and maintain detailed monthly/quarterly forecasts for revenue, cash flows and expense.- Analyze actuals vs. forecast/budget and explain key variances.- Support annual budgeting processes and long-range financial planning.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data gathering and inputs.- Work closely with the CFO to lead and manage financial and operational projects.Project & Contract Financial Management:- Design and analyze project-based budget templates for tracking costs and revenue.- Manage contract documentation and ensure financial compliance as per agreement terms.- Prepare site-wise financial reports.- Conduct cost vs. budget variance analysis and ensure alignment with project goals.Accounts Receivable & Collections:- Full-cycle AR ownership: from invoice generation to cash collection.- Prepare and analyze AR reports including Aging Reports, DSO tracking, and customer-level insights.- Address and resolve customer queries- Track and improve collection KPIs; support collections strategy and escalation workflows.- Collaborate with Operations on dispute resolution and collections efficiency.Accounts Payable & Site Cost Tracking:- Prepare site-level payment reports for outstanding and paid amounts.- Perform cost reviews aligned with project budgets; track discrepancies and highlight concerns.- Collaborate with procurement and operations for vendor reconciliations and issue resolution.Reporting & Analytics:- Prepare and present key financial reports/dashboards (revenue, AR/AP, cost) for management review.- Deliver project and contract-specific reports with actionable insights.- Drive data integrity and process automation in reporting workflows.Acquisition Support:- Assist in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, including analysis of target financials, revenue streams, AR/AP positions, and cost structures.- Support the development of integration budgets, financial models, and post-acquisition performance tracking.- Collaborate with leadership and external consultants during the acquisition lifecycle.Audit, Controls & Process Improvements:- Coordinate and support financial audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and schedules.- Maintain audit-ready documentation for AR/AP, revenue, and project costs.- Implement new processes and support smooth transitions during project implementations or process migrations.- Evaluate internal controls and actively contribute to continuous process improvements.Preferred Skills:- Experience in FP&A, financial operations, and project finance, with a strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.- Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cash Flow Forecasting.- Exposure to customer-facing finance tasks, including contract financials, dispute resolution, and collections strategy.- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and dashboard creation.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.- Strong stakeholder management experience, including collaboration with cross-functional teams and international clients.- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, particularly in financial analysis and variance reporting.- Proven capability to handle multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and perform well under pressure.- Comfortable working independently, while also collaborating effectively across teams and management levels.- Adaptable, proactive, and eager to take on new responsibilities, with a track record of success in fast-paced and evolving environments.- Flexibility to work in US shifts to accommodate time zone differences and support customer and business needs. (ref:iimjobs.com)