Teradata Looking for Financial Planning Analyst at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra


Teradata

Location: Mumbai / Pune

Requisition Number – TBD

Recruiter – TBD

Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst (Centralized Global Team)

Reporting Responsibility: Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Mumbai / Pune / Gurgaon

Country: India

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About Teradata

Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) is the world’s largest company solely focused on

raising intelligence through data warehousing and enterprise analytics. Teradata offers powerful, analytical solutions that help businesses proactively manage their businesses and drive growth. Teradata™ solutions include the Teradata data warehouse and database, analytical applications, and services.

Built on a proven, world-class methodology, Teradata data warehouse services support data warehouse strategy development, planning, design, implementation, support and enhancement. Over 2,000 consultants deliver Teradata solutions in 60 countries.

Businesses worldwide choose Teradata for its proven expertise in data warehousing, commitment to excellence and innovation, and best-in-class technology. To learn more, go to http://www.teradata .com

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will first and foremost serve as the financial planning Analyst for Americas – Consulting Services, capable of bringing broad financial expertise (including planning, forecasting, accounting practices/policies, revenue recognition and order management) to the table as well as managing and optimising all business operational activities. This will be critical role in a range of activities, from Standard Outlook Pack preparation, investment decisions, asset management, resource deployment, setting of objectives, annual and strategic planning direction, and evaluation and action planning around the state of the business and enhancing all the business operations and infrastructure groups.

It will require frequent communication, leadership, and teaming with AMS consulting Region Planning teams / Business Teams in order to meet the requirements of the business.

Key focus areas for this position will be specifically:

Ownership and development of the monthly Outlook Standard Package

Assisting the regional team on the annual planning exercise

Full ownership & management of the Hyperion planning application

Understand and continually review business processes

Various operation metrices – Booking, Utilization, Time-card compliance, Backlog revenue, Opportunity management for APJ / AMS – Managed Service Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: (include but are not limited to)

Manage the Monthly Outlook Process / Standard reporting Pack

Download all basic reports from the various systems (Transcend / Financial Force / Salesforce / Hyperion Planning / HFM etc.)

Prepare the Standard reporting pack based on the system reports covering Bookings, Revenue, Borrowed cost / Lent Credits / Natural expenses / HC workday report / Utilization etc.

Review & Analysis of all the financial parameters

Bookings

HCs & Payroll

Outside contractor services

T&E

Other costs

Borrowed cost by resource type (Own FTEs, OCS & GDC)

Lent credits (Billable Projects & Investment Projects)

Cost of Revenue & Margins

Utilization

Explain variances to Plan , Last Outlook and to Last Year

Use of Business Objects and ERP tools for reporting and transaction processing

Support management in presenting outlook and be able to comment on Plan, Outlook, risk related questions

Line-of sight orders and revenue

Expense analysis

Manage the Annual Planning Process

Support the planning process

Prepare annual Plans & Budgets including:

Order and revenue

Expenses

Headcount planning and validation of salary targets

Determine calendarization and allocation methodologies with a quarterly focus

Year-end backlog forecasts

Reviewing and determining organization profit and cost centres

Apply accounting changes

Expense budget allocations – communicating allocations to the organisation

Analysis of actual results for all components of the business to understand its current state from a financial perspective and support the business to develop action plans to meet financial commitments around Plan and the Outlook.

Own & Manage the Hyperion Planning Process for AMS consulting Services, making sure all the Final OLs are available in the Hyperion

Prepare ad hoc analysis reports on specific management asks

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Work closely with the Regional Planning Teams / Business Teams on Outlook process and reporting and to understand strategic direction

Work closely with Immediate Manager + Global Centralized team head to help them understand our business and any risks.

Various Operational reports with a view to bring improvement

Professional Services (PS) Business Operations Manager for PS understanding

Regular contact and communication with Financial Ops Team

EDUCATION

Bachelor qualifications in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or Management + CA/ ICWA/ MBA

EXPERIENCE

8+ years experience in finance roles such as Planning Analyst or Management Accountant or Fin Ops professional within a sales driven, customer focused organization.

Experience gained within Business Consulting or IT industry would be advantageous

Excellent communication skills

Very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Business Objects and Hyperion

COMPETENCE – the technical and personal attributes, knowledge, skills and abilities a candidate must possess in order to succeed in this position:

Ability to demonstrate a strong business acumen

Projects executive presence

Attention to detail

Strong financial analysis skills

Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure

Excellent English verbal communication and presentations skills

Lateral thinker – ability to explore alternative avenues

Proven decision-making capabilities

Ability to interact and influence at all levels within Teradata

Strong IT skills

TYPE OF PERSON

The type of person who will be successful in this role will:

Be a self-starter and able to work independently

Highly proficient in MS Excel

Knowledge of various tools (Business Objects , Sales-force , Financial Force , HFM , Hyperion Planning, Power BI etc Thrive on delivering a high level of customer service (internal and external) will be an added advantage

Have a proven high level of dedication and commitment.

Be results-oriented and driven.

Demonstrate a level of responsibility for taking ownership of projects

Display a proven ability to work under pressure

Enjoy working in a team and communicates openly, directly and diplomatically

Be comfortable in a dynamic environment & diverse culture

Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, transforming organization is a must

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CULTURE

Growth and profit driven culture

Requires multi-tasking ability

Continual change

Competing priorities

Learning/growth opportunities

Cyclical work schedules

Team-focused, supportive environment

Interface with multiple levels of management

Must be comfortable working with a team of high-level IT professionals.

Success and ability is rewarded

Opportunities exist for cross-training and career development.

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