Lead Financial Planning and Analysis

At Epsilon, we run on our people’s ideas. It’s how we solve problems and exceed expectations. Our team is now growing, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who always raise the bar by constantly challenging themselves.

Epsilon is currently seeking a highly driven FP&A lead to join our team. Functionally reporting to the FP&A Director (Publicis North America) in the U.S, this role will also directly report to a local manager, Sr. Manager FP&A in Bengaluru, India. Work timings would be 1pm to 10pm India time as this role involves supporting Publicis North America.

What you’ll do:

• Drive key financial reporting, analysis and timely reporting.
• Work closely with US stake holders to create financial plans and track progress as the accounts against the budget/forecasts.
• Support business team in pursuit of KPIs through in-depth analysis and sharing of financial knowledge.
• Support the enhancement and compliance of finance processes, standards and systems.
• Sourcing, analyzing, and reporting quantitative data, perform ad hoc analyses.
• Analyzing trends, formulating projections, and evaluating savings initiatives.
• Effective relationship management with Finance team and all key stakeholders.
• Educating, communicating, and supporting with local business leadership.
• Assist finance related presentations for Senior Management.
• Financial modelling and analysis as needed.
• Become familiar with US business and financial processes.
• Quarterly Finance Decks to US Finance Leadership.
• Drive efficiency and create measurable impact on Business.

Requirements

• Cost and Works Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Master of Commerce or MBA Finance
• Prior experience in an MNC work culture preferable

What you’ll need

• Must have 8+ years of experience in the same field.
• Prior Budgeting and Forecasting experience as part of a global team.
• International experience working with multiple time zones and cultures preferred
• Ability to influence at senior business levels.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to bring innovation to challenges and to overcome problems and obstacles as they arise as well as take action and produce desired outcomes with limited direction.
• Prior Experience on Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Global Operations, Team Management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and organized

Good to have:

Management experience; strong communication skills, thorough understanding of business principles and practices; superior attention to detail; organizational skills; problem-solving skills; analytical skills; multi-tasking skills.