Role:Sr Process Associate-FP&A;

Skill: Finance and Accounting,FP&

Experience: 3 years to 5 years

Job Location: Chennai

Shift Timing-12:30 PM-3:30 am

Education:

Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)

Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream- MBA, M Com, B Com, BBA

Must Have Skills:

- Financial statement analysis: Review and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow data to identify trends, variances, and areas for cost optimization.
- General ledger and bank reconciliations: Reconcile GL accounts and bank statements monthly; research and resolve discrepancies; post adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Variance analysis & reporting: Compare actuals versus budgets and forecasts; prepare variance reports with written explanations for management.
- Financial modeling & forecasting: Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Month-end and quarter-end close support: Coordinate with AR, AP, payroll, and ops teams to ensure accurate, timely close.
- Audit & compliance coordination:



Prepare documentation and respond to internal/external auditors; monitor changes in accounting regulations (GAAP/IFRS).
- Process improvement & system implementation: Streamline accounting processes, support ERP/financial system changes, and automate manual tasks.
- Special projects & cross-functional liaison: Work on ad-hoc finance initiatives, system implementations, mergers/acquisitions, tax filings, and collaboration across departments.

Positive to Have

- Accuracy and timeliness in processing.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Customer service orientation.

Job Responsibility

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) is the forward looking engine of finance that partners with leadership to plan, forecast, analyze performance, and translate data into actionable insights for strategic decisions. FP&A; drives budgeting and re forecast cycles, builds scenario models, monitors KPIs, and provides narrative explanations on what happened, why, and what’s next,” distinguishing it from accounting’s historical focus. It typically sits under the CFO and serves as a strategic advisor to business units and the executive team.

📌 Sr Process Associate-Financial Planning and Analysis (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Tamil Nadu