FP&A Systems Analyst - Budgeting & Forecasting
IFS
Accounting & Finance, IT
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Company Description
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.
At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.
We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.
We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.
If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job Description
We are looking for a process- and systems-oriented individual with a strong finance background and a keen interest in analytics to join our growing FP&A Budget and Forecast Process team.
In this role, you will report to the FP&A Budget & Forecast Process Owner and provide support to both the Process Owner and the Global FP&A Systems Owner. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering Level 1 and Level 2 support to the finance community
- Managing monthly system administration activities
- Analysing forecast and budget submissions to ensure adherence to central controls
- Supporting budget and forecast planning cycles, including process execution and implementation
- Driving and contributing to process improvement initiatives and system-related projects
- Supporting broader FP&A activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the business
- Assisting in the ownership and management of the Cost Centre process
- Managing business communications related to system updates and changes
- Demonstrating a proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and solve problems
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of finance data domains
- Proven experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS, with exposure to SAP or Oracle also considered valuable
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transformational environment, contributing to change and continuous improvement with a positive and analytical mindset
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering under pressure
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with large volumes of data
- Highly collaborative, flexible, and dependable, with a strong sense of integrity
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English
- Experience in Power BI report development is advantageous
- Prior experience in the IT industry is preferred but not essential
Additional Information
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.