Job Description: FP&A Team Lead

Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 3–8 Years
Band: BPO 2/3
Job Code: 437385
Department: Finance & Accounting – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Team Lead to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting. The ideal candidate will analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, develop financial insights, and provide recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current and historical trends across revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.

• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and investigate unexpected variances.

• Support and manage the development of budgets, financial forecasts, operating plans, and financial modeling tools.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, ad hoc analyses, and management dashboards.

• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and business planning.

• Use business intelligence tools and dashboards to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.

• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize costs, and assess return on investment (ROI).

• Analyze the financial impact of marketing programs, pricing decisions, new rollouts, and business projects.

• Review complex financial data and provide accurate, timely recommendations to management.

• Partner with senior management and department heads to deliver financial insights for informed decision-making.

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, data integrity, organization, and reporting quality.

Required Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CA or CPA qualification is highly preferred.

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or management reporting.

• Strong analytical thinking, financial interpretation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and result orientation.

• Good understanding of financial planning processes and business performance metrics.

• English proficiency and proficiency in French or German, as applicable to the role.

• Ability to communicate financial findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle financial systems or ERP tools.

• Familiarity with business intelligence tools, dashboard reporting, and financial modeling.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operating plans.

• Ability to manage multiple reporting requirements and meet strict deadlines.

Language Requirements

English is required. French and German language skills are specified for the role; the required proficiency level and whether both languages are mandatory should be confirmed during screening.

Important Eligibility Criteria

• Former TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and date of birth (DOB) are required for candidate profile creation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A finance professional with strong FP&A expertise, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. The candidate should be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and supporting strategic financial decisions.