FP&A Business Execution - Data Transformation - C12

Overview of Citi FP&A Target State Architecture Initiative

As part of Citi’s Finance Transformation effort, the FP&A Target State Architecture Initiative is responsible for implementing a well-defined, integrated, agile, controlled, and governed end-to-end forecasting approach that drives effective decision making, informs effective management of the firm’s resources, supports our firm wide culture and strategic priorities, and is fully integrated with strategic risk appetite, risk processes, and capital planning. The Initiative will focus on building Core Forecasting processes to enable central decision making and advancing the existing forecasting capabilities through automation, improved governance, and enhanced controls. The activities are focused on all scenarios across the stress continuum, ranging from business-as-usual business planning to stress environments, including CCAR/DFAST, Recovery and Resolution. The Planning Initiative comprises seven key projects: (i) Process Design and Simplification, (ii) Models, (iii) Governance, (iv) Data, (v) Calculation Controls, (vi) Technology and (vii) Organization and Resourcing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented individual to join the Data Transformation team based in Mumbai and drive transformation efforts for FP&A and Finance globally. The Transformation team is responsible for driving large scale global transformation programs to enhance Citi’s planning and analysis capabilities enabling agile decision making by Citi leadership team. The Transformation programs cover business planning / forecasting process and forecasting models transformation, short term performance management processes, Digital and Data Transformation and Future state Forecasting Infrastructure build / roll-out. The Transformation team works closely with Citi CFO, Global FP&A heads, Business CFOs, Planning Transformation head and Finance Function heads to structure and drive these programs.

Role description:

• Manage and drive end-to-end execution, tracking, reporting and implementation processes, communications, and policies related to Data program.
• Identify stakeholders and key organizations to build and manage relationships thereby ensuring quicker resolution and seamless delivery.
• Identify and drive resolution of issues, including those outside established projects of work.
• Understand Financial System data flows which would aid in decision making.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure consistent and effective execution of data governance and management principles across FP&A analytical systems and data domains.
• Provide recommendations & supporting documentation for new or proposed data standards, business rules & policy.
• Be the SME for the data team to drive Citigroup’s Data management and governance initiative for FP&A
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail. Willingness to ask questions and ability to quickly grasp and master new concepts and requirements, related to product and process knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of various parts of a project/initiative until resolution.
• Conduct quality assurance throughout the project to ensure deliverables meet required standards.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate and up to date.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• 8+ years of relevant experience, in financial services with a focus on transformation and project/program management or change management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge and expertise in Program Management & good understanding of Financial Systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Databases and BI tools to manage large amount of data.
• Knowledge of MS Office skills; Excel, Access, Project, Visio, Power Point, Word.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Strong presentation development skills with excellent PowerPoint & excel skills.
• Knowledge in Jira, Confluence, PTS required.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience in FP&A or related to business and operational planning and budgeting will be an added advantage.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Project Management, or related field.

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