Senior Global FP&A Specialist

Position Title Join to apply for the Senior Global FP&A Specialist role at NTT DATA, Inc. Job Summary Make an impact with NTT DATA. Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA The Senior Global Financial Specialist is a critical role in the Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The role is an advanced subject‐matter expert, responsible for gathering and analyzing complex financial data to facilitate decision‐making and provide guidance to relevant business stakeholders. The Senior Global Financial Specialist will serve as a key member of the Finance department with frequent exposure to senior management and various groups across the company to drive strategy across departments. The Senior Global Financial Specialist is a business partner for key operational stakeholders representing the Global FP&A – Revenue team. Key Responsibilities Support development, implementation, maintenance and optimization of standardized FP&A processes, methodologies, and best practices across all FP&A teams Financial business partner for key operational stakeholders representing the Global FP&A – Revenue team (support adhoc analyses, special projects, etc.)Drive and support monthly closing activities, rolling forecast, annual budgeting and other revenue‐related tasks Prepare various monthly actual vs. budget (vs. forecast) reports and produce variance analyses for assigned departments; effectively communicating key takeaways Lead efforts to capture forecasting assumptions and leverage them to produce short‐ and long‐range financial projections, including risk/opportunity assessment Extract data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis, identify financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions Drive and support system enhancements and testing in financial planning platforms (e.g. Hyperion, SAP, Power BI, other)Monitor and report on key financial and operational metrics for targeted department Collaborate with other finance groups to collect necessary budgeting and forecasting inputs, customer contract details and actual cost activity Develop business‐partner relationships with assigned operational leaders within targeted departments Support the process of updating and/or enhancing reporting templates and tools to capture critical financial assumptions Identify risks, opportunities, and other areas to improve business results Update and roll‐forward tools and templates that support revenue and bookings planning processes Participate in user testing to deploy system enhancements across key financial planning platforms Prepare a variety of financial reports based on the analysis results Conduct presentations related to findings and provide recommendations to the relevant internal stakeholders Conduct actuals vs. budget vs. forecast analysis and report on variances, ensuring that the projected budget is met and assist with revenue recovery initiatives Ensure budget and forecast variances are analyzed and recommendations are made to correct or improve company performance Assist with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process Ensure key pieces of analysis are performed on areas of risk or opportunity within the business and that the financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations Continuously review business initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations Identify revenue management opportunities (processes or initiatives) for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business Perform any other relevant task as assigned by the management team Perform other duties and adhoc analytics as assigned Qualifications Experience in managing budget related requirements within a formal planning platform (Hyperion, SAP, etc.)Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, Power BI, Power Query and other advanced functionality)Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and maintains high quality of work Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent planning and organizing ability Deadline‐driven with ability to cope with stressful situations Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization Takes own initiative and has a solutions‐orientated approach Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast‐paced environment Advanced analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on analysis Advanced knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter‐company transactions Applies advanced wide‐ranging experience and deep professional knowledge to develop and resolve complex models and procedures in a creative way Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas; determines own methods and procedures on new assignments Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors; solutions may need to be devised from limited information Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Frequently advises key people outside own area of expertise on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering messages Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results and achieve medium‐term goals May be accountable through team for delivery of tactical business targets Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objective Knowledge of IFRS Ability to work across different cultures and systems Ability to communicate complex financial/accounting terminology and capture key requirements from financial and non‐financial personnel Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent finance, economics, business management, statistics, or related field is preferred Relevant financial analysis certification(s) preferred Required Experience Minimum 5–8 years of relevant high‐level financial and capital planning / FP&A experience Advanced experience in a similar position in a related environment Advanced experience with financial system/software Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Query Advanced demonstrable extensive experience within finance in a company with international operations Other Requirements Must have flexible work schedule to accommodate across global business hours Proficiency in Japanese language is a valuable advantage Workplace Type Hybrid Working About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long‐term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start‐up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. 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