Lead Financial Planning and Analysis

Lead – Financial Planning & Analysis· Partner with Practice & Delivery leadership in driving margin optimization initiatives, benchmarking and tracking operational and financial metrics· Review project level bid vs did performance with Delivery leaders and advise them on levers available for margin improvement and course correction to achieve desired target margin.· Build financial model, and evaluate pricing proposals to ensure they meet profitability targets· Review contracts, commercial terms and ensure proposed terms are complaint within the guidance from CFO office· Build and maintain database on financial and operational performance of industry peers· Track inflation index movement and aid commercial team with insights for rate negotiations with client· Manage pricing programs for benchmarking rates, rate revision, discount reduction and improve offshoring and 9-hour model in offshore· Budgeting, Forecasting and variance analysis· Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts· Perform ad-hoc business analyses and financial modeling. Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives Qualifications And Experience· Full-time MBA Finance or a qualified CA / CWA / CFA· 4 - 10 years of experience in a Tier I IT services provider handling pricing / contract review· Strong ability to influence and drive outcomes· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)· Project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines· Work as an individual contributor Shift requirement: 6 PM IST to 3 AM IST (Flexible for shifts based on business requirements) Keywords: Financial modeling, deal pricing, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance analysis, cost benchmarking, Pricing template, Rate card, Revenue recognition For any suggestions/refferal write me at