IBM
Enterprise Operations Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Professiona
IBM, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
IBM Consulting is a strategic partner focused on accelerating our clients” businesses through collaboration, with expertise across industries in strategy, experience, technology, and operations. Our culture emphasizes growth, curiosity, and responsible technology use to benefit people, partners, and the planet.
About Business Unit IBM BPO which is a critical part of Consulting focuses on Business Process Operations across several domains such as finance & accounts, procurement, supply chain, talent transformation, and industry specific processes including risk & compliance, insurance, digital marketing services. BPO India is committed to accelerate digital transformation across all its clients with the use of agile methodologies, advanced process mining and intelligent workflows powered by hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI).
Your role and responsibilities The Manager – FP&A will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis, transforming data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and enhance financial performance and the ability to partner with business stakeholders to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support decision-making.
Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated
FP&A Analyst
to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. The FP&A Analyst will support onshore team and business leaders with insightful analysis, help track performance against goals, and contribute to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.
Optimize FP&A processes with improved tools and automation—utilizing BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Power Pivot.
Team Leadership
Responsibilities and Leadership
Team Leadership
Manage and coach a team of FP&A analysts—setting priorities, fostering development, and promoting best practices.
Special Projects (Optional)
Depending on context, support ad-hoc financial projects, ERP implementations, or grant-related planning.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Collect and validate inputs from cross-functional teams to ensure accurate assumptions.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification.
Support the development of KPIs and dashboards to track financial and operational performance.
Business Partnering
Provide analytical support to business leaders, translating financial results into meaningful insights.
Work with stakeholders across functions to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
Financial Modeling & Strategic Support
Build and maintain financial models to support investment decisions, pricing analysis, and scenario planning.
Conduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of changes in business drivers.
Process Improvement
Support initiatives to streamline forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes (Agile, Design Thinking, Value stream Mapping, Lean, Six-sigma).
Leverage technology and tools (BI tools, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic) to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Monitor KPIs, highlight trends, and identify risks or improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Advanced degree or certification, e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics
4–6 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience (internships or early career roles included).
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros).
Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with ERP/planning systems (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business One, Oracle ePBCS, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar) preferred.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Proactive and ambitious individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Exposure to high-precision industries or manufacturing operations will be an added advantage
Ability to manage tight timelines and competing priorities effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
Experience in process improvement, automation, and applying technology to financial analysis.
Other relevant job details When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Job details Job Title
Job ID
61084
City / Township / Village
BANGALORE
State / Province
Country
India
Work arrangement
Onsite
Area of work
Enterprise Operations
Employment type
Regular
Position type
Professional
No Travel
Company
(0063) IBM India Private Limited
Shift
Night
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
IBM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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About Business Unit IBM BPO which is a critical part of Consulting focuses on Business Process Operations across several domains such as finance & accounts, procurement, supply chain, talent transformation, and industry specific processes including risk & compliance, insurance, digital marketing services. BPO India is committed to accelerate digital transformation across all its clients with the use of agile methodologies, advanced process mining and intelligent workflows powered by hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI).
Your role and responsibilities The Manager – FP&A will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis, transforming data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and enhance financial performance and the ability to partner with business stakeholders to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support decision-making.
Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated
FP&A Analyst
to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. The FP&A Analyst will support onshore team and business leaders with insightful analysis, help track performance against goals, and contribute to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.
Optimize FP&A processes with improved tools and automation—utilizing BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Power Pivot.
Team Leadership
Responsibilities and Leadership
Team Leadership
Manage and coach a team of FP&A analysts—setting priorities, fostering development, and promoting best practices.
Special Projects (Optional)
Depending on context, support ad-hoc financial projects, ERP implementations, or grant-related planning.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Collect and validate inputs from cross-functional teams to ensure accurate assumptions.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification.
Support the development of KPIs and dashboards to track financial and operational performance.
Business Partnering
Provide analytical support to business leaders, translating financial results into meaningful insights.
Work with stakeholders across functions to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
Financial Modeling & Strategic Support
Build and maintain financial models to support investment decisions, pricing analysis, and scenario planning.
Conduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of changes in business drivers.
Process Improvement
Support initiatives to streamline forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes (Agile, Design Thinking, Value stream Mapping, Lean, Six-sigma).
Leverage technology and tools (BI tools, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic) to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Monitor KPIs, highlight trends, and identify risks or improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Advanced degree or certification, e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics
4–6 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience (internships or early career roles included).
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros).
Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with ERP/planning systems (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business One, Oracle ePBCS, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar) preferred.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Proactive and ambitious individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Exposure to high-precision industries or manufacturing operations will be an added advantage
Ability to manage tight timelines and competing priorities effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
Experience in process improvement, automation, and applying technology to financial analysis.
Other relevant job details When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Job details Job Title
Job ID
61084
City / Township / Village
BANGALORE
State / Province
Country
India
Work arrangement
Onsite
Area of work
Enterprise Operations
Employment type
Regular
Position type
Professional
No Travel
Company
(0063) IBM India Private Limited
Shift
Night
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
IBM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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