Known as the 'knowledge behind the numbers', Financial Analysts are considered to be trusted business advisors, working within IBMs business units and geographies, as well as in a myriad of specialized corporate functions. IBM's finance organization is instrumental in driving innovative improvements to global financial processes while providing measurable value to the business. As an Associate Director-Solutions , you are responsible for handling finance clients in different industries and across Finance and Accounts. Targets key clients within his/her assigned industry or industries and develops relationships with key executives to help position services Lead sales engagements, selling solutions to complex business requirements Formally engages and leads large multi-disciplinary teams in developing complex solutions for specific client opportunities and in developing client deliverables such as a request for information (RFI), request for proposal response (RFP), and statements Leads client negotiations to market proposed solutions to senior client executives, including CEO, CFO, CIO, Boards of Directors, and Evaluation Committees. Acts as the single point of client contact for all activities at his/her assigned account(s) Makes decisions on the scope of a deal and possible tradeoffs to win the contract, with overall marketing responsibility for the final proposal to the client, conducting customer negotiations on complex issues at the senior executive level Knowledge Management Global knowledge sharing, and management is key to IBM's success Will participate in, and/or be responsible for the creation, harvesting, protection, and reuse of IBM's intellectual capital. They will participate actively in knowledge sharing activities like communities of practice, forums, conferences and/or other knowledge exchanges May manage multiple opportunities concurrently Minimum 15 years experience, 10 years consultative selling in Banking /Finance industry Proven experience creating and developing of value proposition, business cases, industry specific offerings Ability to ideate strategic direction and initiatives through designing of business outcome models, contracting structures and identification of new opportunities and business lines Proficient in supporting sales team for building compelling business case for prospect clients to offshore business and work closely with Process Delivery leaders in identifying improvement opportunities and implement the same across all processes Expertise to lead efforts on continuous process improvements and transformation along with carrying out maturity assessments A certified Chartered Accountant/Company Secretaryship/Certified Management Accountant/Masters in Business Administration-Finance Proven experience in end to end Procure to Pay, Record to Report and Order to Cash process understanding. In depth process knowledge in central finance reporting, management reporting and reports Ability to influence people internal/external customers, Operations and Finance partners Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence. What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge? Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible. Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever. IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. 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IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Preferred Education Master's Degree Commissionable No Key Job Details CountryIN StateMULTIPLE CityMULTIPLE CITIES CategoryFinance Required EducationBachelor's Degree Position TypeProfessional Employment TypeFull-Time Contract TypeRegular Req ID268673BR LocationMULTIPLE CITIES, MULTIPLE IN