Senior Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Role Responsibilities -

As a Senior Specialist – FP&A, your role involves supporting the organization with financial follow-up, business planning, and business control. You will work closely with colleagues in Mumbai and Nasdaq teams in other countries. Key responsibilities include:

Financial planning & Forecasting:

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to forecast future financial performance.
• Ownership of the Group’s monthly reforecast reporting, including resource planning, annual budget and Long-Range Planning process ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational goals, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain accurate tracking of Group actual and forecast for headcount and operational expenses, noting that headcount represents our single largest cost category and underpins our ability to deliver growth in our Client Experience functions and maintain Group operational efficiency.
• Managing the revenue analysis, with commentary, working with stakeholders to understand project progress and revenue recognition.

Financials Analysis:

• Analyse the monthly close and provide detailed commentary of variances and identify trends for management and corporate finance teams.
• Work with the Client Experience teams to prepare, review and provide summary of Capacity (staff FTE) Vs Demand (Revenue $) correlation adjusting YTG hiring plans as required.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and modelling.

Reporting and Dashboards:

• Prepare and develop regular financial reports, including monitoring monthly, quarterly and annual reports with bridges.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with relevant internal and external standards.
• Review analyses of business initiatives, operational effectiveness, to guide business decisions.

Business Partnering and Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with departments leaders and senior management to understand their financial needs and provide relevant insights.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping business units to make informed decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, offering financial expertise and strategic support.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function and across Client Experience.
• Leverage financial software and AI tools to streamline reporting and processes.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis.
• Mentor and coach the FP&A team to promote development and succession plans, plus any ad-hoc requests

We expect you to have:

• 8 to 10 years’ experience, bringing strong financial knowledge including understanding revenue, cost and cash flow effects of different activities is highly meriting.
• FP&A experience and stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, BI tools and other IT tools to perform Business and Financial Control/models.
• Excellent language skills in written and spoken English.
• Experience from the financial sector or IT sector and professional certifications would be a merit.
• Education Qualification: University degree in finance, accounting or business administration

It would be great if you

• Financial Technology background
• Power BI experience

Does it sound like you? What happens now? 

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.

What will it be like working here?   

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered. We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being.  

What do we offer you?   

• Annual monetary bonus.
• An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder  
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount  
• Health Insurance Program
• Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work  
• Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year) in addition to standard vacations and holidays  
• Internal mentorship program – get a mentor or become one  
• Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy  

Come as you are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion.

To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com. Check out more about our Life at Nasdaq.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.