Finance Analyst

Overview

The Finance Analyst analyzes financial data, prepares reports, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, and provides insights that help management make informed business decisions.

What you'll do

• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyze actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, provide variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support business units with financial planning and reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop management dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to management.
• Conduct profitability, cost, and investment analyses.
• Support pricing, cost optimization, and business case development.
• Analyze market trends and business performance metrics.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Coordinate budget collection and consolidation activities.
• Maintain financial models for forecasting revenue, costs, and cash flow.
• Monitor budget utilization and recommend adjustments where required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist in improving financial processes and internal controls.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial guidance.
• Support strategic projects, investment evaluations, and management decisions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and presentations as required.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• 3-7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance, or Accounting.
• Financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Business acumen.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Time management.
• Data interpretation and reporting.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
• MBA (Finance).
• CA / CMA / CPA / CFA (preferred but not mandatory).

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India.
• Worker type: Regular / Permanent.
• Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.