principal specialist, financial planning and analysis.

Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work. We understand the importance of a job in peoples lifes and we want to help them find work that feels good. And we’ll help them continue to grow as their needs and ambitions change. At Randstad, our value comes from our people and that is why we put them first. We are proud of our learning culture and career architecture framework that encourages ours team to develop both personally and professionally. We believe that talent grows when presented with opportunity and this is why we encourage our people to think beyond their role. We have created a culture that enables talent to flourish, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering team spirit, and continually building mutual trust. people at the heart of everything we doWorking at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this human forward. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com our business strategy With our aspiration of becoming the most equitable and specialized talent company we set out a strategy with seven key commitments ranging from how we become the destination of choice for our talent, deliver a new standard for client centricity and create world-calls functions driving operational excellence through the organisation.    our finance strategy As a finance organisation, we ensure and co-drive sustainable first-rate business results at optimal costs, unlocking value for all our stakeholders. In line with our group strategy and our Finance Forward 2025 mission we focus on making two major pivots in the coming years: 1) accelerate convergence in the way we work to take advantage of our scale 2) re-invent business partnering to reach our full potential faster. We do that through our people, organisation and processes & systems agenda.  the team - Global Performance and Control Under the leadership of our Group CFO, the finance leadership team (FLT) leads the finance function, ensures,  co-drives business results and supports transformation efforts.  Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a  Title:  Principal Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis  the position and the team  As a financial analyst, with strong data analysis skills, you will be part of the Group Performance and Control department, which advises and supports the ELT and SB members in their decision-making to enhance and sustain the overall performance of the Randstad organization. Main purpose of the team is to drive our Corporate governance cycle, strategic planning, budget process, performance reporting, review meetings, benchmarking, and target setting together with supporting our corporate functions in the performance management cycle. Purpose of the role Data Architecture & Integrity: Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from multiple sources, building robust data pipelines that ensure 100% data integrity and accuracy. Systems & Infrastructure Enhancement: Maximize the value of new reporting systems and lead the transition toward automated, scalable financial infrastructure. Advanced Analytics & AI: Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and correlations, while exploring opportunities to integrate AI/Machine Learning for predictive forecasting. Digital Transformation: Support the optimization of BI tools and drive the full digitalization of performance reporting to ensure real-time management information is available. Visualization: Create and maintain sophisticated automated dashboards and visualizations that translate complex data findings into actionable insights for the ELT and SB members. Operational Excellence: Support and take ownership of key components of the corporate planning cycle (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) using automated workflows. Skills, competences and other personal characteristics:  minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business control, or a similar corporate finance role within a multinational corporation in India. Technical Proficiency: Advanced mastery of Excel/Google Sheets and deep experience with financial ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, or similar). Data Modeling: Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of developing complex financial models and automated reporting frameworks. Finance Knowledge: Solid understanding of business control, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Risk Management Communication: Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal), with the ability to explain technical data concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Mindset: A proactive interest in emerging technologies (AI, infrastructure automation) and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Is this the job for you? We would love to hear from you! Please apply directly to the role and we will get in touch with you.

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