Financial Planning & Analyst - Associate Director

Skill: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Qualifications: Masters in finance or CA

Years of Experience: 18 to 28 Years

Location: Noida

Role Overview:

You will be part of our Finance Operations vertical, supporting clients in achieving strong financial performance through accurate planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis. As a Delivery Lead at the Associate Director (CL-5) level, you will oversee strategic FP&A initiatives, ensure financial governance, and drive insights that influence key business decisions.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will contribute to the full spectrum of FP&A activities, including:

• Financial planning, forecasting, and long-range scenario modelling
• Budget creation and performance tracking
• Management reporting and variance analysis
• Supporting leadership with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
• Enhancing financial processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms

You will help clients evaluate financial outcomes by analyzing operational data, reconciling transactions, and developing decision-support frameworks aligned to their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic financial initiatives, proactively identifying, defining, and solving complex issues that influence business direction.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve key business and operational objectives in your area of responsibility.
• Engage with senior leadership, both within Accenture and at client organizations, to influence decisions on critical financial matters.
• Exercise wide decision-making latitude, determining priorities, objectives, and approaches for major assignments.
• Drive high-impact outcomes, where decisions have a significant and lasting impact on functions beyond your immediate scope.
• Manage large, diverse teams and/or significant work efforts, ensuring delivery excellence and strong financial performance.
• Ensure a culture of financial discipline, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Please note that this role may require working in rotational shifts.

What We Are Looking For:

• Deep expertise in FP&A, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and financial performance analysis.
• Strong business acumen with proven experience influencing executive stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in complex, ambiguous environments with end-to-end ownership.
• Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in financial tools, systems, and reporting platforms.
• Experience managing large teams and driving transformation initiatives.