Financial Planning & Analysis, Staff

You are a seasoned finance professional with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights. With over a decade of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, you thrive in dynamic environments where complexity is the norm and innovation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget versus actuals for business and finance expenditures, ensuring financial discipline across departments.
• Report actual financial results, comparing them with plans and forecasts, and provide insightful commentary on variances.
• Assist in month-end closure activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with internal standards.
• Alert leadership to unforeseen expenses, risks, and opportunities through proactive financial monitoring and analysis.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and make actionable recommendations to leadership for operational efficiency.
• Develop long-term financial projections and build robust financial models to support strategic planning.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and performance, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Perform budgeting, forecasting, operational metrics tracking, and identify cost optimization opportunities for business units.
• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and report on performance for business partners and leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements to business processes.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports and Excel dashboards.
• Support ad-hoc business analysis and reporting requirements for various business units.
• Ensure high data accuracy and attention to detail in all financial analyses.
• Design and implement reporting tools to enhance transparency and flexibility in financial analysis.

The Impact You Will Have

• Empower leadership with reliable financial insights to make informed strategic decisions.
• Enhance operational efficiency through cost reduction and optimization initiatives.
• Strengthen financial discipline and accountability across the organization.
• Drive process improvements that streamline reporting and increase transparency.
• Support business units with accurate and actionable financial analysis, fostering growth and profitability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in financial planning and execution.
• Facilitate compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, safeguarding Synopsys’ reputation and integrity.
• Enable Synopsys to respond proactively to risks and opportunities in a fast-evolving industry.

Requirements

• CA (Chartered Accountant), ICWA (Management Accountant), US CPA, or MBA (Finance specialization).
• 10+ years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, MIS, and analytics, preferably in a leading high-tech company.
• Strong background in accounting, expense accruals, analysis, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Advanced analytical and numeric skills; adept at handling complex data and translating it into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of Anaplan, SAP, and advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and visualization tools; hands-on experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with Corporate FP&A partners and functional teams.
• Willingness to work in shifts to enable collaboration with global teams across different time zones.

Team

You’ll join a high-performing finance team that partners closely with cross-functional business units and leadership. The team is focused on delivering strategic financial insights, driving operational excellence, and supporting Synopsys’ mission to lead in innovation and technology.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.