Accenture India | Delivery Operations Team Lead

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the role is to proactively manage the delivery of Group Management and Statutory Reporting information in line with the agreed service level agreements by acting as a P&L owner.
• The objective of this role is to enable the Area Finance team to meet their business objectives by consolidating
• Drive independent analysis and provide insightful recommendations to the senior stakeholders.
• Own / Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct variance analysis on actual vs. budget/forecast, identify key drivers to the variances, analyze trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-range forecasting to support strategic initiatives.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and dashboards, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence decision-making, optimize costs, and ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
• Drive efficiency through automation and implement best practices for FP&A processes, reporting, and data accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements across all FP&A activities.
• Manage and mentor FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Act as a vital member of the Consumer Leadership team in GBS, focusing on the Commercial Finance experience.
• Support the Consumer Delivery Lead in creating value across product categories.
• Present forecasts, performance, and potential risks/opportunities across all product lines including new categories and prepare strategies for senior stakeholders, considering competitor actions.
• Perform financial modelling, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to accurately reflect the impact of proposed changes on the operating results of the business and to support informed business decisions.
• Evaluate the financial impact of regulatory change.
• Lead and coordinate efforts for process improvement and efficiency within the commercial finance team, providing timely insights.
• Contribute to developing integrated business strategies for portfolio, pricing, excise, and trade, considering all elements of the mix.
• Conduct competitor reviews and share key insights with Top Management, incorporating them into pricing and excise discussions.
• Establish governance and risk guidelines for pricing and excise activities to ensure strong controls and SOx compliance (where applicable).

Requirements

• Exposure to automation and digital transformation in FP&A processes.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Experience in global FMCG / CPG / Tobacco industries or similar dynamic environments is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive process improvements.
• Advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, etc.), ERP systems (SAP), FP&A tools, BI dashboards, Alteryx, Agentic AI, Lean Six Sigma, Tableau.
• Knowledge of FP&A tools (SAP BPC, Hyperion, Anaplan,).
• In-depth knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow management.
• Strong ability to convey financial information clearly to senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to handle large volumes of data accurately.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; able to work across all levels and functions.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to proactively identify risk, perform sensitivity analysis and drive risk mitigation.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of rational decision-making and problem-solving.

Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company working in strategy and consulting, technology, operations and digital transformation. It took its current name in 2001 after separating from Arthur Andersen, where it began as Andersen Consulting.

India is one of Accenture's largest talent bases. Finance professionals there mostly work in finance and accounting operations for global clients: record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, financial planning and analysis, and related advisory work.

• Industry: Professional services and IT
• Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
• In India: Delivery centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurugram and other cities