Business Analyst - FPNA

Job Description – Manager
Position Title, Responsibility Level
Manager / Senior Manager
Function
FP&A
Reports to
AVP
Basic Function –
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Own and manage FP&A data, reporting systems, and related processes to ensure data accuracy, availability, and integrity across Snowflake, Sigma, and other FP&A applications.
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Lead FP&A change management activities through Jira and other governance channels, including prioritization, tracking, stakeholder coordination, and dependency management.
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Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring all changes are appropriately tested, documented, approved, and released.
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Manage system administration and user access controls across FP&A applications, ensuring compliance with governance and security requirements.
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Support development, enhancement, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A reporting and planning systems.
Essential Functions
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Own FP&A change governance, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, and delivery of business and system enhancements.
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Ensure FP&A data quality and timely resolution of data-related issues impacting reporting and decision-making.
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Manage end-to-end UAT processes and maintain appropriate testing evidence and approvals for all system changes.
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Administer FP&A applications and user access management while ensuring adherence to controls and governance standards.
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Collaborate with business, finance, and technology stakeholders to drive process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
Primary Internal Interactions
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Managers for the purpose of ensuring process deliverables, managing escalation, handling, clarifying concerns, and seeking feedback and support
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AVP for the purpose of settling issues/challenges and queries related to monthly performance
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Team members for reviewing and driving seamless execution of operational and people action plans
Primary External Interactions
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Clients: Various levels (Processing Staff, Process Managers, Client’s Project management Office, Client’s Leadership)
Skills
Technical Skills
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Experience with Snowflake, Sigma, Workiva, Oracle, Dataiku, and related reporting and planning applications.
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Hands-on experience in Business Analysis, Change Management, Jira governance, and Agile delivery methodologies
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Knowledge of data governance, data quality controls, testing methodologies, and system implementation lifecycles.
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Experience in stakeholder management, process improvement, automation initiatives, and cross-functional project coordination.
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Post graduate with strong practical experience in F&A for 8 - 10 years
Process Specific Skills
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Qualified Professional Accountant with 10+ years of experience in General Accounting (Industry + BPO)
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Strong understanding of FP&A processes, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
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Ability to operate and manage complex accounting and reporting systems, Group Consolidation accounting and financials
Soft skills (Desired)
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Must have organizational skills, including ability to plan, establish priorities and handle multiple tasks
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Ability to translate operational issues into understandable and meaningful solutions
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Strong management and analytic skills
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collaborative working style that fosters cooperation and involvement in cross county work environment
Soft Skills (Minimum)
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Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Good people management skills - Highly professional in dealings with clients and co-workers
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Ability to deal with unexpected and/or delicate situations calmly and with sound judgment
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Ability to manage projects under pressure
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Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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Quick learning capabilities supported by strong analytical skills
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Willingness to work in shifts
Education Requirements
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Post Graduate with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 10 years