**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in **Your role and responsibilities** We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FP&A SAP Finance Analyst to join our team. This role is critical for driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting while leveraging SAP solutions to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in FP&A processes, SAP Finance modules, and experience working in a dynamic, enterprise-level environment. **Required technical and professional expertise** Financial Planning and Analysis: * Support the annual budget, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. * Analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to drive strategic business decisions. * Work closely with business units to align financial forecasts with operational goals. SAP Finance Expertise: * Utilize SAP Finance modules (e.g., SAP FICO, SAP S/4HANA) to extract and analyse financial data. * Support financial reporting and consolidation processes using SAP tools. * Ensure data integrity and accuracy within SAP systems, troubleshooting issues as needed. Reporting and Insights: * Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive stakeholders. * Provide variance analysis, highlighting key drivers and recommending corrective actions. * Create dashboards and visualisations using SAP tools to present financial metrics effectively. Process Optimisation: * Identify and implement process improvements in FP&A workflows and reporting. * Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance SAP system functionality for FP&A needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: * Partner with business leaders, finance teams, and IT to ensure alignment between financial systems and business objectives. * Support ad hoc financial analysis and project-based initiatives requiring SAP expertise. Compliance and Governance: * Ensure adherence to financial policies, compliance standards, and internal controls. * Assist in audits and regulatory reporting as required. **Preferred technical and professional experience** FP&A Expertise: * Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes. * Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and deliver actionable insights. SAP Finance Knowledge: * Hands-on experience with SAP FICO (Finance and Controlling) or SAP S/4HANA Finance modules. * Familiarity with SAP analytics tools, such as SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Technical and Analytical Skills: * Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, macros, financial modeling). * Experience with financial reporting tools and data visualization platforms. Communication and Collaboration: * Strong verbal and written communication skills to present financial insights to stakeholders. * Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build relationships across departments. Problem-Solving: * Ability to identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and drive improvements in processes and systems. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.