Palo Alto Senior FP & Analyst 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

202131281

Your Impact

• Partner with Finance / Business stakeholders to develop long - range plans, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts
• Prepare the monthly / quarterly forecast file and explain the variances (Forecast / Budget vs Actuals )
• Understanding the key business drivers
• Headcount Planning & tracking
• Financial Modelling
• Management Reporting & KPI’s
• Gather and analyze data to solve problems and evaluate scenarios and support decision making
• Interpret results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to complex data analysis
• Provide insight on the goals, forecasts, and financial performance of individual business areas
• Interpret financial and operational performance to identify business risks and opportunities
• Improve financial status by analyzing results, trends, and variances & recommend actions
• Manage and drive the Month Close Process
  • Accurate accruals computation
  • Help analyze the Journals posted and reduce the number of Non Standard Journals
  • Automate where possible, the calculation and posting of Accruals
• Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines & company policies
• Communicate effectively with team and business partners to build relationships and present actionable and insightful recommendations

Your Experience

• CA or MBA with bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent military experience required
• 5+ years of related experience in FP&A in a large US MNC
• Experience with SAP or large ERP systems a plus
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
• Critical Thinking - Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to new conclusions based on the findings
• Thorough working knowledge of finance, basic accounting, and business analysis
• Independently and proactively analyze financial information and develop solutions to complex problems
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Promote teamwork and collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic and positive

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.