Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Senior Financial Analyst responsible for accounting, analysis and reporting, including monthly financial statements, general ledger accuracy, financial reports, annual operating budgets, audit work papers and special projects as assigned.

What you'll do

• Consolidate key business metrics to track and monitor MoM, QoQ and YoY performance of the production unit and segment-wise reporting.
• Be involved in budgeting, forecasting, historic reporting and analysis primarily using Excel/Pivots.
• Develop sourcing strategies and identify, prepare and execute new reporting structures.
• Obtain categorical spend data from SAP and analyse cost-center-wise reports.
• Develop key metrics on cost reduction and EBITDA impact for each LOB unit.
• Develop new tools or Excel-format spreadsheets to provide more inputs for finance teams.
• Participate in financial close activities and prepare variance analyses of actual versus plan/forecast.
• Manage selected KPIs, management reporting and communication to senior management.
• Support the Finance team with Excel-based files of monthly activities and during audit, budget, forecast and performance forecasting.
• Prepare monthly cost-per-employee figures for each LOB.
• Prepare Excel formats as requested by the Manager/Sr. Manager – Finance and above.
• Act as subject matter expert on financial modelling and valuation.
• Maintain the supplier database and lead resolution of ongoing issues.
• Support the team in developing and leading cross-functional teams to build business cases for identified opportunities; validate, execute and assist in implementation plans.
• Identify and coordinate activities of cross-company business stakeholders.
• Monitor and report savings and other performance metrics.

What you'll need

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a corporate finance or sourcing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and balance sheets.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong financial modelling skills with an understanding of financial reporting systems, procedures and controls.
• MBA in finance or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or similar field.
• Ability to be a self-starter and manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, constantly changing, performance-driven environment.
• Experience working with a senior management team.
• Hands-on experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Indian entities.

Nice to have

• Consulting and audit background.
• MBA in finance.
• Macros in Excel.
• Industry experience in Financial Services, Corporate Services of IT/ITES, or Audit and Accounting firms.

Details

• Location: Bellandur, Bangalore office; candidates must be flexible to work from this office.