IFS
Information Technology And Services
FP&AAnalystGlobalControlling
“FP&A Analyst - Global Controlling at IFS. Skills: FP&A, cost control, variance analysis, financial reporting, forecasting, business partnering. Own detailed cost tracking and analysis. Monitor cost trends and drivers across Consulting and Success, highlighting risks, savings opportunities, and structural issues”
What You'll Achieve.
providing clear financial insights that enable effective decision‑making and cost discipline; highlighting risks, savings opportunities, and structural issues; support leadership decisions; improve reporting processes, data quality, and automation; support scalable finance operations
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; ability to explain complex results clearly and concisely
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, 2–4 years of experience in FP &A, Management Accounting, or Financial Analysis, understanding of cost accounting and variance analysis, Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, financial modeling), Experience working with large data sets and financial systems, analytical skills with the ability to explain complex results clearly and concisely, Excellent attention to detail and ownership mindset
Nice to Have
Consulting, IT services, or professional services experience is a advantage
What You'll Do.
Own detailed cost tracking and analysis
Monitor cost trends and drivers across Consulting and Success
savings opportunities
and structural issues
Support cost governance initiatives and productivity improvements in partnership with Finance leadership
Deliver full‑cycle variance analysis (Actual vs Budget / Forecast / Prior Year) on a monthly basis
Prepare clear variance explanations
bridging operational drivers to financial outcomes
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting outputs
Support rolling forecasts and budget cycles
Maintain forecast models
incorporating headcount movements
Assist with scenario and sensitivity analyses to support leadership decisions
Act as a finance partner to Consulting and Success stakeholders
translating financial results into actionable insights
Provide guidance on cost implications of staffing
and organizational changes
Support ad‑hoc analysis requests from regional and global leadership
Produce recurring management reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI
Work with Finance and Operations teams to improve reporting processes
and processes to support scalable finance operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
business partnering with regional and functional stakeholders; partnership with Finance leadership; Act as a finance partner to Consulting and Success stakeholders; Work with Finance and Operations teams
Communication Scope
ability to explain complex results clearly and concisely
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