Associate Specialist-FP&A

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: Job Title: Associate Specialist-FP&A Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World: Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our Finance team, Bangalore. In this role, you will work cross functionally to deliver insightful, actionable analytics and influential reporting packages to drive change and improved financial performance. Lead FP&A reporting and analysis for Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, OPEX, forecasts, and budgets. Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports with insights on drivers, risks, opportunities, FX, and macro trends. Track key metrics such as Organic Sales Growth, EBITDA, backlog, takt time, Gross-to-Net Sales, AR, DSO, DIO, cash flow, and inventory. Perform variance analysis for R&D and SG&A, and develop dashboards and reports for sales, orders, and inventory performance. Partner with finance leaders and FP&A teams to standardize reporting, enhance analytics, and drive automation and process improvements. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: MBA in Finance or a professional qualification such as CMA or CA. Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant FP&A work experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Proficient in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of financial modeling and data analysis tools. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Work Location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.