Specialist-FP&A

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: Job Title: Specialist-FP&A Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World: Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role :  We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our Finance team, Bangalore. In this role, you will work cross functionally to deliver insightful, actionable analytics and influential reporting packages to drive change and improved financial performance. • Develop, consolidate and present insightful and robust qualitative and quantitative financial analysis. Produce weekly / Monthly / Quarterly and ad hoc reporting of financial results and drivers in FP&A – Orders, Sales, Gross Margin & OPEX; Build Forecasts & participate in Budgets • Collaborate with finance leaders to develop a standard catalogue of financial reports and key operational metrics. • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly Sales reports highlighting key drivers, risks & opportunities, currency impact, global macros, and red target opportunities. Tracking Organic Sales Growth, Gross Margin, EBITDA conversion, etc.- GAAP and non-GAAP reporting • Monitor and analyse the daily Orders data; Prepare “Daily Order Forecast” report, track orders KPIs like Backlog, Takt time, etc. • Periodic reporting of Gross-to-Net Sales, and analysing the associated drivers of Cash discounts, rebate, market development fund, etc. • Track & report OPEX – R&D, SG&A cost; prepare variance analysis, Forecasting and Budging • Prepare periodic inventory reports, KPIs, dashboards, with focus on inventory forecasting, seasonality trends, Working/Non-working inventory, etc. • Conduct in-depth analysis of AR, DSO, DIO, and Cash flow data, and to assist business in developing related month-end/quarter-end reports. • Drive value-add change by assisting in simplifying processes, accelerating automation / digitization and enhancing analytics function • Partner across Corporate and Business Groups FP&A and regional teams to perform ad hoc requests Your Skills and Expertise: • Experience: Minimum 2-4 Years of relevant FP&A work experience • Education:   CA/CMA /MBA (Finance) • Analytical Skills:  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Technical Skills:  Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with financial modelling and data analysis tools. • Communication:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Team Player:  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Initiative:  Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and contributing to the team. Work Location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Hea