Project Control Services Practitioner - Finance and Project Financial Management

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Project Control Services Practitioner Project Role : Project Control Services Practitioner Project Role Description : Develop and execute end-to-end project management activities of an assigned program, project, or contracted service within a globally sourced delivery model. Must have skills : Financial Processes Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Project Control Services Practitioner, needs to have strong hands-on experience in SAP and demonstrates solid expertise in Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operating Expenditure (OpEx) management. They have a strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, enabling effective financial planning and performance monitoring. Additionally, the candidate has proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, communicate insights effectively, and support informed business decision-making. Roles \& Responsibilities: - Financial Planning, Budgeting \& Forecasting - Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for projects and portfolios - Develop and maintain CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives - Perform rolling forecasts and trend analysis to anticipate financial risks and opportunities CAPEX \& OPEX Reporting and Variance Analysis - Prepare and analyze CAPEX and OPEX reports, including actuals vs budget/forecast variance analysis - Identify, investigate, and explain variances, ensuring accurate financial interpretation - Reconcile financial transactions across systems to ensure data integrity and compliance Data Collection, Analysis \& Systems Integration - Collect and validate operational and financial data from SAP (front end and back end systems) - Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data across multiple systems - Partner with cross functional teams to resolve data gaps, discrepancies, and reporting issues Stakeholder Management \& Decision Support - Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for the management team - Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and management summaries -Support leadership with data driven insights to enable business and investment decisions Controls, Documentation \& Process Excellence - Document work in progress and completed activities in accordance with defined procedures and controls - Ensure adherence to financial protocols, compliance requirements, and accepted accounting practices - Continuously review outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness Operating in a Fast Paced Environment - Successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, multi company environment - Demonstrate strong ownership, attention to detail, and discipline in execution - Professional \& Technical Skills: Finance \& Analytical Skills - Strong knowledge of Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis - Hands on experience with CAPEX \& OPEX reporting and analytics - Strong understanding of end to end financial processes and project financials Systems \& Tools - High proficiency in SAP (financial modules, reporting, data extraction) - Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, financial models, variance analysis) - Experience with reporting and analytics tools is a plus Communication \& Stakeholder Management - Strong ability to present financial data to senior management and interpret insights effectively - Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills -Ability to communicate clearly with finance and non finance audiences - Ways of Working - Strong attention to detail with a structured, process oriented mindset - Ability to work with precision and follow defined requirements and procedures - Self driven, disciplined, and accountable for outcomes - Qualifications - MBA (Finance) / CA / CMA / equivalent qualification - 3 years of relevant experience in FP\&A, Finance Operations, or Business Finance -Prior experience in large enterprises or consulting environments preferred Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Financial Processes. - This position is based at our Pune office. - A 15 years full time education is required. -Opportunity to work in a global Finance Operations setup - Exposure to enterprise scale financial systems and complex business environments - Ability to influence strategic decisions through high impact financial insights