SR Financial Analyst

IntroductionIn this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.Your Role And ResponsibilitiesYou will work on projects that assist clients in integrating strategy, process, technology, and information to enhance effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve profit and shareholder value. There are opportunities for you to acquire new skills, work across different disciplines, take on new challenges, and develop a comprehensive understanding of various industries.Required Technical And Professional ExpertiseWe are seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team and support the Regional FP&A Lead. This role is key to driving strategic financial planning, performance analysis, and operational excellence across the organization. You will act as a tactical business partner to cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply), translating strategic goals into actionable financial plans and supporting initiatives that enhance profitability and growth.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare financial plans and forecasts, including P&L, cash flow, factory, supply chain logistics, and commercial functions (Sales & Marketing).Implement corrective plans based on performance gaps and forecast deviations.Prepare management reports as defined in the reporting catalogue and support the implementation of improvement plans.Analyze end-to-end financial performance and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.Support the full planning cycle and management reporting processes in alignment with global FP&A standards.Manage and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial governance policies.Act as a tactical financial leader and business partner across departments, contributing to strategic initiatives and profitability improvement.Identify and assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.Collaborate with external auditors and ensure audit readiness.Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to guide financial strategy.Required Qualifications & SkillsTactical Financial Leadership and Business PartneringStakeholder Management and Cross-functional CollaborationFinancial Analysis and Problem-SolvingAdvertising and Promotion Spend AnalysisFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Financial Reporting and ComplianceRisk Management and Internal ControlBusiness Acumen and Commercial AwarenessExperience with Planning and Reporting Systems: SAP, SAC, Power BIAdvanced level of english is required