Financial Planning Analyst

2 days ago


India Xpheno Full time

Key Accountabilities:

Analysis & Reporting

• Create accurate, transparent, and timely financial analysis to support project leadership in

project decision making process; clearly articulate financial implications of business decisions /

choices and provide retrospective analysis as well as drive forward looking actions on simpler

projects / contract types.

• For less complex projects facilitate the monthly revenue cycle and support project analysis

requirements, including a review of units, forecast, unit prices, and revenue recognition. Ensure

appropriate supporting documentation is available and that the forecast is aligned with

operational plans. Complete all required variance analyses for the set of projects, with insight.

Identify risks in the project forecast and opportunities to improve revenue outlook.

Communicate, document and manage these on an ongoing message. Understand alternative

finance scenarios within a project with a degree of technical knowledge and business acumen.

• Provide updates on financial status for assigned projects and create information in response to

any client financial reporting needs for assigned projects in the area of project reporting,

forecasting, or transactional details for the projects within the portfolio.

Budgeting

• For less complex projects, actively monitor the balance sheet positions of projects within the

portfolio. Initiate action as needed with project teams to keep balances current, improving DSO

and cash flow.

• Put steps in place with project teams to ensure pass-thrus are managed within project budgets,

including appropriate to trigger change in scope as needed.

Metrics

• Maintain, produce and communicate a relevant and impactful set of project financial metrics

designed to support evaluation of financial performance consistent with the project and

contract types being managed. In partnership with PLs and project teams, prepare and conduct

a monthly project review of performance, operational status, and outlook. The review will focus

on revenue forecast, labor and margin, billing status, assumptions, special contract items. The

review should capture potential improvement opportunities and actions will be taken.

Scope of Work

• Play a key role in initiating, building, and reviewing change in scope activity on assigned projects.

Work with the project teams on an appropriate budget for the scope of work. Maintain/update

simpler project budgets within relevant tools from post-award onwards including analysis and

understanding on any subsequent changes in scope.

Resourcing

• Review labor assumptions on assigned projects, both volume and mix. Build discipline in our

project teams in charging time accurately. Understands project resource planning support,

monitor resource levels on ongoing projects and identify and communicate project/portfolio

margin implications.

Testing

• As required, complete all revenue control testing, SOX or audit related.

Competencies:

General Expectations

• Understands and delivers to expectations, such as: project/proposal deliverables, reporting, etc.

• Demonstrates critical thinking /problem solving skills.

• Learns quickly, applies gained knowledge to further deliverables and duties in role.

• Understands fundamentals of CRO industry and how Finance's role influences in the

organization.

• Delivers standard/typical work deliverables with minimal issues.

• Errors in work product should be minimal.

Technical Expectations

• Demonstrates effective, proactive financial support.

• Has ability to deliver accurate reports/information to various parties.

• Understands drivers of success in role; able to hit deadlines with goal of first-time quality.

• Continues building financial analysis skills.

• Accounting & Analytical skills

• Good excel and PowerPoint skills

• Comfortable with handling large datasets

• Comfortable with working through financial models

• Knows basic macros.

Business & Soft skills

• Soft skills are key to develop and succeed in this role.

• Demonstrates sense of ownership.

• Good business sense, we anticipate this person taking up business partnering responsibilities in

due time.

• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of organization.

• Able to prioritize competing requests and set expectations effectively.

Communication & Partnering skills

• Organizes their workflow, understands how to manage their time to hit their deliverables.

• More vocal in meetings and interactions within Finance and the broader organization.

• Intermediate variance analysis & commentary skills, continued improvement expected.

• Developing influencing skills, including using data to help persuade.

• No waiting until the last minute to discuss.

Expected feedback from Tech & Finance leadership

• Tries to take the analysis/issues a step deeper than initially requested.

• Developing skills and confidence to handle difficult and/or influencing conversations.

• Provides accurate deliverables on a timely basis.

• Organizes their work well.

Required Skills:

• Financial Analysis & Modeling - Demonstrates exceptional skill in analyzing financial data,

identifying trends, and interpreting revenue and cost information. Excels at compiling

comprehensive variance commentaries and implementing effective cost control strategies

• Budgeting and forecast - Expertly creates and manages quarterly and annual budgets, while

skillfully developing forward-looking financial plans based on emerging business trends

• Reporting and Presentation - Excellent communication skills to prepare comprehensive financial

reports, presentations, and dashboards that highlight key insights and recommendations

• Advanced Excel & Power BI skills

• A strong working knowledge of Oracle EPM (Hyperion)

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

CA / CMA Fully qualified with 2+ Years of relevant experience in Financial Reporting & Cost Analysis.



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