CFM Analyst – CL 11
Client Financial Management Analyst
People in the AO career track contribute to running of Accenture as a
high-performance business through specialization within internal functional
areas. Professionals in our AO run and manage Accenture’s internal
operations and all activities across our business, from finance, HR and legal
to workplace management, operations and marketing and communications.
They are the engine that powers Accenture, enabling the firm to provide the
capabilities and expertise our clients need to operate at peak performance.
Your Role
Client Financial Management (CFM) is part of AO responsible for delivering
business advisory services to Accenture client teams throughout the lifecycle
of a contract. Our professionals are accountable for driving financial health
and improved business results by providing analysis and advice to internal
Accenture client leads. CFM’s primary corporate finance activities include
accurate forecasting and reporting, cash flow optimization, and financial
analysis. As a Client Financial Management Analyst, you might spend your
day:
• Participating in the new business process through deal shaping and
the development of opportunity pricing
• Recommending and implementing business changes to leverage
emerging technologies and enable efficiencies across the Finance
organization
• Diagnosing financial drivers and leveraging analytics to make
recommendations to key stakeholders
• Leading forecast reviews with senior leadership and advising on
monthly results, variances to plan, and risk management strategies
• Developing innovative solutions to overcome complex revenue and
profitability challenges
• Analyzing and forecasting cash conversion expectations to optimize
cash flow
• Coordinating monthly accruals to drive accurate revenue
recognition and expense activity
• Executing Internal Controls and confirming compliance with U.S.
GAAP and Accenture finance policies and local statutory requirements
• Participating and leading initiatives, focusing on collaboration and
inclusion within CFM and the local Finance Community
Your Experience
Within Client Financial Management, we recruit well-rounded
candidates who perform well academically while being actively engaged on-
campus and/or professionally. We are looking for self-motivated individuals
with an intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit, who can build
relationships, lead others and who aren’t afraid to question the norm,
challenge the status quo and offer new approaches. Candidates should be
interested in and passionate about how finance can drive business
outcomes. You’ll need to have either:
• CA Fresher or 0-2 yrs exp in Finance /CMA Fresher
• MBA Finance (2- 4 years’ experience), with B. Com/BBA/BBM
background
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience preferred
Attributes:
• Excellent communication (written & oral), interpersonal and
organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Good knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Strong Excel skills, including an understanding of Pivot Tables and
VLOOKUP/SUMIF functions
• Experience performing budgeting and forecasting functions
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