IFS

Information Technology And Services

FP&AAnalystGlobalControlling

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Information Technology And Services
Problems you'll solve

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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