Group Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Group FP&A Operations Lead coordinating budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and management reporting for QS, a global higher-education services company. Driving standardisation, automation, and reporting quality across the Group.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMumbai • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes. Proven ability to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and data governance while coordinating complex planning cycles across multi-business-unit environments.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial Planning & AnalysisBudgeting and Forecasting CoordinationAdvanced ExcelFP&A and Reporting Tools

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingGroup Financial ConsolidationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsReporting Automation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Power BIWorkday Adaptive PlanningFP&A Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingPlanning TemplatesData QualityGovernance RequirementsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the annual Budget, periodic Forecasts and Long-Term Planning processes
Maintain the Group FP&A planning calendar and key milestones
Monitor planning cycle progress and follow up on actions and deliverables
Ensure planning submissions are complete, consistent and delivered on time
Escalate risks, delays or issues where appropriate
Consolidate Group budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans into a single Group view
Prepare Group management reporting and performance packs
Ensure Finance Business Partner commentary is consistent, structured, and decision ready
Drive continuous improvement in the quality, clarity and consistency of financial reporting across the Group
Maintain planning templates, guidance and reporting standards
Support consistent application of FP&A methodologies across the business
Perform quality assurance reviews of planning and reporting submissions
Ensure version control and governance requirements are followed
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in planning and reporting outputs
Work with Finance Business Partners to support planning and reporting activities
Coordinate information gathering and submission processes
Ensure adherence to Group FP&A planning frameworks, templates and reporting standards
Support alignment of assumptions and methodologies across the business
Act as a central point of coordination for FP&A process activities
Support the administration and ongoing development of FP&A systems and reporting tools
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and standardisation
Work with Finance Systems and IT teams on process and reporting enhancements
Support improvements in data quality and reporting governance
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Significant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally within a Group or multi-business-unit environment
Strong experience coordinating budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
Proven experience in Group financial consolidation and management reporting
Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage complex planning cycles and meet tight deadlines
Advanced Excel and experience with FP&A/planning systems
Track record of improving FP&A processes, reporting quality, and planning efficiency
Experience with FP&A and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar) is desirable
Experience improving budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and planning processes
Proven ability to enhance reporting efficiency, standardisation, data quality, and reporting automation
Knowledge of data visualisation and self-service analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
15 days holiday for the year 2026
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
Group Medical Insurance
A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme