Associate Director - Financial Planning & Analysis - Big4

Role Overview: As an Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) within our Big 4 advisory practice, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving the financial narrative for complex business units. You will lead high-performing teams to deliver robust financial insights, overseeing the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles. By collaborating closely with global stakeholders and cross-functional leadership, you will translate intricate financial data into actionable business intelligence, directly influencing capital allocation, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability. This role is pivotal in shaping the financial health of our clients and our internal business operations, ensuring precision in decision-making at the highest levels. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes to ensure alignment with organizational growth targets and financial constraints. - Direct the preparation of comprehensive financial reports and management dashboards to provide stakeholders with clear visibility into performance metrics. - Perform deep-dive variance analysis to identify root causes of financial deviations and recommend corrective actions to optimize margins. - Partner with business unit heads to provide financial advisory support, ensuring that operational decisions are backed by rigorous quantitative analysis. - Oversee the design and implementation of financial models that improve the accuracy of revenue projections and cost management strategies. - Mentor and manage a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence and analytical rigor to meet demanding client deliverables. Required Skillset: - Demonstrated expertise in managing complex financial planning and analysis frameworks within a Big 4 or top-tier consulting environment. - Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into executive-level insights. - Exceptional communication skills, with a proven track record of presenting financial narratives to C-suite stakeholders and influencing strategic business outcomes. - Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to manage, coach, and scale high-performing teams in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment. - A professional qualification such as CA, MBA (Finance), or CFA is highly preferred, complemented by a deep understanding of financial reporting standards. - Proven adaptability in navigating complex organizational structures and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines in Bangalore or Gurgaon locations.