**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** You will work on projects that assist clients in integrating strategy, process, technology, and information to enhance effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve profit and shareholder value. There are opportunities for you to acquire new skills, work across different disciplines, take on new challenges, and develop a comprehensive understanding of various industries. **Required technical and professional expertise** We are seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team and support the Regional FP&A Lead. This role is key to driving strategic financial planning, performance analysis, and operational excellence across the organization. You will act as a tactical business partner to cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply), translating strategic goals into actionable financial plans and supporting initiatives that enhance profitability and growth. Key Responsibilities: Prepare financial plans and forecasts, including P&L, cash flow, factory, supply chain logistics, and commercial functions (Sales & Marketing). Implement corrective plans based on performance gaps and forecast deviations. Prepare management reports as defined in the reporting catalogue and support the implementation of improvement plans. Analyze end-to-end financial performance and provide actionable insights to support decision-making. Support the full planning cycle and management reporting processes in alignment with global FP&A standards. Manage and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial governance policies. Act as a tactical financial leader and business partner across departments, contributing to strategic initiatives and profitability improvement. Identify and assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies. Collaborate with external auditors and ensure audit readiness. Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to guide financial strategy. Required Qualifications & Skills: Tactical Financial Leadership and Business Partnering Stakeholder Management and Cross-functional Collaboration Financial Analysis and Problem-Solving Advertising and Promotion Spend Analysis Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Reporting and Compliance Risk Management and Internal Control Business Acumen and Commercial Awareness Experience with Planning and Reporting Systems: SAP, SAC, Power BI Advanced level of english is required **Preferred technical and professional experience** Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage. 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.