India - SR FP&A Analyst

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.
Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.
We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Contract type: Permanant

Location: Chennai - Guindy

Job Purpose :

  Senior FP&A Analyst role to drive financial planning, performance business partnering, and support Regional FP&P Manager and other Group Cost center Owners.  The role will provide exposure to the Regional Finance organisation and an environment to develop professionally.

Duties & Responsibilites :

• Business Partner to RLT (Regional Leadership Team) & SLT (Senior Leadership Team) ensuring performance is clearly reported and understood.
  


• Analyse, forecast and report Corporate Cost center results to SLT..
  


• Coordinate with the Regional Business Controller and Regional FP&P Manager on the month end closing process including consolidation of regional results.
  


• Coordinate all regional reporting processes including working capital, revenue, activity reports, receivables, etc.
  


• Prepare Monthly Performance Report (MPR) for the RLT review.
  


• Provider of regional data to key stakeholders including VP Finance, FP&P Manager and Regional Business Controller.
  


• Perform multiple variance analysis for different time-periods for the RLT.
  


• Deliver insights on Revenue & Overhead to support RLT’s strategic decisions. Provide insightful dashboards to report KPIs to RLT & SLT.
  


• Coordinate for monthly Rolling forecast and Annual budgeting processes including first review of results and preparation of associated analysis and reports.
  


• Provide financial modelling evaluation and due diligence for any investment opportunities in the assigned Region.
  


• Assist FP&A Group & Global Managers to drive and work on various reporting and project initiatives.
  


• Support in creation and maintenance of project support materials, such as project plans, tracking documents, meeting notes and status reports
  Improve processes by evaluating scope and updating procedures with necessary approvals.
  


• Apply best practices and enhance process improvements using Excel tools and financial planning and analysis methodologies. 
  Identify and address process inefficiencies. 
  


• Support and perform Ad-hoc analysis and reports when required.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Essential:

• Hyperion reporting system – advanced, capability to immediately interrogate and prepare queries and supporting analysis


• Ability to communicate complex financial results clearly to non-financial stakeholders.


• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking with sound judgment.

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities

• Excel – intermediate to advanced (financial modelling – 3 statements + scenarios/sensitivities)


• PowerPoint - intermediate

Other Requirements :

Essential:

• Experience in developing tools and models to enable performance evaluation and making a real-world impact.


• Come from a Finance background and must have experience guiding the business on financial decisions, developing tools and models to enable performance evaluation and making a real-world impact.

Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.

Desirable:

• Exposure to multi-currency operations and companies with a global footprint.


• From a business advisory background within professional services or group accounting/FP&A team within industry

Education, and Proffesional Qualifications :

Essential:

• Degree qualified or higher


• Professional certification required (ACCA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent).


• Strong understanding of accounting principles, corporate finance, and investment fundamentals.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of IFRS and interpretation of financial statements and key performance metrics

Character and Personal Qualities :

Role specifics

• Results‑Driven & Proactive: Delivers tasks at pace, constructively challenges stakeholders, and initiates improvements without being prompted.


• Flexible & Resilient: Manages multiple priorities effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.


• Analytical & Detail‑Focused: Understands key business drivers and performs thorough self‑reviews to ensure accuracy and quality.


• Collaborative & Adaptive: Works well within teams, embraces continuous learning, adopts new tools quickly, and adheres to compliance standards.

Other Requirements :

Fluent English

QHSSE – Health, Safety, Security and Environment (Mandatory requirements)

• Championing appropriate health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) risk assessments becomes part of the company culture.


• Accountable for the implementation and monitoring of actions that mitigate risk and enhance controls/processes, to ensure that QHSSE of all Inchcape Stakeholders are known and staff/suppliers/crew feel empowered and accountable for their own safety.


• Ensure full compliance with, and implementation of, the Inchcape QHSSE Management System


• Ensure that appropriate resources are allocated to control QHSSE risk

Accountable for ensuring that clear, appropriate and timely communication channels are put in place to report and manage QHSSE risk

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

In return, we will offer you:
 
A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:
 
•    A retirement savings plan
•    Life assurance
•    Holiday
•    Competitive salary
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Career development and progression opportunities
•    Values Award celebration events

Plus, much more!

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!

#ISSthebiggerpicture

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.