Lead Analyst, FP&A

P40 – Lead Analyst, FP&A India COE | CXO / Consulting Role Overview The Lead Analyst (P40) provides advanced FP&A support for a consulting‑led CXO organization , driving financial planning, forecasting, and decision support through data‑driven insights and strong business partnership . This role operates with high autonomy , leads complex analysis, and influences senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Own annual/quarterly budgets and weekly/monthly forecasts Drive in‑quarter outlook consolidation with strong predictability across headcount, utilization, and spend Identify and clearly communicate key risks, opportunities, and variances Consulting & Services Economics Own and analyze core professional services metrics, including: Revenue & Pricing (realization, rate cards) Utilization & Capacity (billable utilization, bench, demand vs. supply) Project Profitability (project margin, overruns, write‑offs) Pipeline & Sales Efficiency (pipeline coverage, backlog, attach rates) Resource Dynamics (cost per consultant, leverage, pyramid health) Delivery Efficiency & Quality (on‑time delivery, burn analysis) Strategic FP&A (scenario modeling, what‑if analysis) Analysis, Reporting & Partnership Deliver executive‑ready reporting , including outlook and controller’s letter inputs Partner with finance, sales, and delivery leaders to understand drivers, challenge assumptions, and improve forecast accuracy Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations Tools, Controls & Process Excellence Build and maintain dashboards using Power BI / Tableau ; support planning in Anaplan Prepare journal entries, balance‑sheet reconciliations, and support charge‑outs Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes and frameworks Experience & Qualifications 10 years of FP&A or related finance experience, with strong exposure to consulting or project‑based business models Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field MBA / CPA / Chartered Accountant preferred Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑influencing skills Advanced Excel required ; experience with Tableau, Anaplan, MS Dynamics, SAP, TM1 preferred P40 Expectations Operates with minimal supervision Leads complex, ambiguous analysis Influences senior decision‑making through insight and judgment Sets standards for analytical rigor and financial discipline About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recrui ... (truncated, view full listing at source)