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Overview This role supports core FP&A and financial planning processes including Month-End Close, Forecast, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). The position partners closely with Finance, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure accurate data processing, timely submissions, and robust system solutions. A strong focus is placed on automation, digitalization, and process optimization using TM1 or HFM, SmartView, and Alteryx as core planning and analytics tools Responsibilities Support FP&A processes including Month-End Closing, Forecasting, and AOP through accurate data collection, validation, and processing. Ensure timely and accurate submissions to GBS and Sector teams. Drive automation, digitalization, and simplification of FP&A processes using advanced system and analytics tools. Work closely with Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders (Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Controls, etc.) to ensure scalable and reliable planning solutions. Partner with IT teams and external consulting houses to test planning systems during development and support enhancements. Proactively escalate system or data issues, coordinate action plans, and ensure timely resolution. Ensure end-to-end system linkages (e.g., Sales Demand to COGS volume) and validate cube integrations. Maintain and validate master data mappings, hierarchies, and dependencies across planning and reporting tools. Qualifications Strong FP&A experience with hands-on involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Tool expertise (mandatory): TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics) or HFM, SmartView and Alteryx. Strong understanding of financial systems, cubes, and data models Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Business stakeholders Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience driving process automation and digital transformation B.Tech / MBA (Finance, Operations, or related discipline)
