Accenture India | Financial Plan & Analysis Analyst

Roles and responsibilities

• This role is responsible for preparing accurate forecasts and budgets, performing detailed variance analysis, and maintaining robust management reporting.
• Prepare data packs, templates, and standard reports accurately and on time.
• Support forecast and budget cycles by compiling inputs and validating data.
• Maintain tracker hygiene, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate data movements.
• Maintain KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of management information.
• Work effectively with peers, service delivery teams, and stakeholders.
• Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support knowledge management.
• Work collaboratively with peers and support team objectives.
• Support senior team members in complex deliverables as required.
• Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Respond to basic stakeholder queries and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Maintain professional communication with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder requests with timely data and report preparation.
• Build foundational relationships with peers and service delivery teams.
• Acting as a key contributor within the FP&A team, the Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior team members—ensuring operational excellence and value creation for the business.
• Reporting and visualisation — Power BI, Tableau, Palantir or equivalent BI platforms preferred
• Escalate issues proactively and support root cause analysis.
• Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Highlight emerging risks and opportunities to the FP&A ASP and business stakeholders.
• Use Excel, Power BI, and finance systems effectively for assigned tasks.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills, competencies, experience required

• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis fundamentals.
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP/reporting tools preferred.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and effective communication.
• Hands-on FP&A, Commercial Finance business acumen with exposure in commercial, retail, wholesale, merchandise, CPG or product-driven environments preferred Tools.
• Advanced Excel — financial modelling, large datasets, pivot analysis, complex lookups.
• Familiarity with Snowflake or data warehouse reporting layers preferred Team Management Work collaboratively with peers; support team objectives and participate in knowledge sharing.

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