07 Aug
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Linnk Outsource Solutions
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Kochi
07 Aug
Linnk Outsource Solutions
Kochi
Finance & Revenue Analyst - Saudi Operations Excellence Programme
Location : Kochi, India
Duration : 6-Month Fixed Term Programme
Reporting To : Project Lead / Senior Business Analyst Saudi Operations Excellence Programme
Timings : 1pm to 10 pm
Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
About Linnk Group
Linnk Group is a global consulting and operations support organisation partnering with leading businesses to deliver operational excellence, process optimisation, and technology-enabled solutions.
As part of the Saudi Operations Excellence Programme, we are establishing a dedicated programme team to review, optimise, and strengthen operational processes across finance, commercial operations, reporting, and technology requirements.
We are seeking a Finance & Revenue Analyst to support the review of the complete Sales to Cash lifecycle, improving financial visibility, strengthening controls, and identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Role Overview
The Finance & Revenue Analyst will be responsible for analysing and documenting the end-to-end commercial and financial processes supporting the Saudi operation.
The role will focus on understanding how customer contracts, purchase orders, billing, collections, revenue forecasting, and financial reporting are currently managed, identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Customer teams to establish stronger financial controls, improve reporting visibility, and capture requirements for future Linnk IQ development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial Process Review
Review and document the commercial lifecycle, including:
Contract Management
- Review current contract management processes.
- Understand contract creation, approval, storage, and monitoring processes.
- Identify gaps in contract visibility and ownership.
- Recommend improvements to contract governance.
Purchase Order Management
- Review PO creation, approval, and tracking processes.
- Assess controls around PO utilisation and expiry.
- Identify risks related to unbilled revenue or PO limitations.
- Develop recommendations for improved PO visibility.
Customer Commercial Controls
- Review customer commercial processes and approval workflows.
- Analyse pricing, billing terms, and commercial agreements.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen commercial governance.
Renewal Management
- Review customer renewal processes.
- Assess tracking mechanisms for contract and PO expiry dates.
- Recommend renewal management controls.
2. Finance Process Review
Review key financial processes across the Sales to Cash lifecycle.
Billing Process Review
- Document current invoicing processes.
- Review billing triggers and approval workflows.
- Identify delays, manual activities, and process gaps.
- Recommend improvements to invoice accuracy and timeliness.
Collections Process Review
- Review customer collections processes.
- Analyse current follow-up and escalation procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve cash collection cycles.
Debt Management Review
- Review overdue debt management processes.
- Analyse ageing reports and collection controls.
- Recommend improved monitoring and escalation frameworks.
Revenue Forecasting Review
- Assess current revenue forecasting methodology.
- Review forecasting inputs, assumptions, and reporting frequency.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
Margin Reporting Review
- Review existing margin reporting processes.
- Analyse visibility of revenue, costs, and profitability.
- Identify reporting gaps and improvement opportunities.
3. Operational Controls Development
Support the creation of stronger financial and commercial controls, including:
- PO expiry tracking framework.
- Contract renewal tracking framework.
- Invoice status tracking.
- Collection tracking mechanisms.
- Revenue assurance controls.
- Financial KPI reporting requirements.
4. Linnk IQ Requirements Gathering
Support future Linnk IQ product development by:
- Gathering finance and commercial system requirements.
- Identifying workflow automation opportunities.
- Documenting reporting and dashboard requirements.
- Capturing finance-related pain points and improvement opportunities.
- Supporting creation of the Linnk IQ finance requirements backlog.
5. Reporting & Analysis
Develop improved visibility across commercial and financial activities through:
- KPI identification.
- Dashboard requirement definition.
- Financial reporting analysis.
- Data quality reviews.
- Management reporting recommendations.
Key Deliverables
The successful candidate will deliver:
Sales to Cash Process Map
- End-to-end process documentation from customer agreement through revenue collection.
Commercial Controls Framework
Including:
- Contract controls.
- PO management controls.
- Renewal tracking.
- Commercial approval workflows.
Revenue Assurance Framework
Including:
- Revenue monitoring controls.
- Billing completeness checks.
- PO utilisation monitoring.
- Revenue risk identification.
Contract & PO Register Framework
Including:
- Required data fields.
- Tracking methodology.
- Ownership structure.
- Reporting requirements.
Finance Requirements Register
Including:
- Finance system requirements.
- Workflow improvements.
- Automation opportunities.
- Reporting requirements.
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
- 3+ years of experience in finance analysis, revenue operations, commercial finance, or business analysis.
- Strong understanding of Sales to Cash processes.
- Experience with contracts, purchase orders, invoicing, and collections.
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Experience creating reports and analysing financial data.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Experience working within international operations.
- Experience supporting process improvement or transformation projects.
- Experience with ERP, finance systems, CRM platforms, or workflow tools.
- Experience in staffing, consulting, professional services, or project-based organisations.
- Understanding of revenue recognition and commercial controls.
Technical Skills
Candidates should have experience with:
- Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, reporting, data analysis)
- Financial reporting tools
- Process documentation tools
- Dashboard preparation
- ERP / finance systems
Knowledge of:
- CRM systems
- Business intelligence tools
- Automation workflows
would be advantageous.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:
- Commercially aware with strong financial understanding.
- Analytical and detail-focused.
- Comfortable reviewing existing processes and identifying improvements.
- Solid at translating business requirements into practical solutions.
- Organised with excellent documentation skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with Finance, Operations, and Leadership teams.
Programme Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Clear understanding of the Sales to Cash lifecycle.
- Improved visibility of contracts, POs, billing, and collections.
- Identification of revenue leakage risks.
- Stronger commercial and financial controls.
- Defined reporting requirements.
- High-quality finance requirements captured for Linnk IQ development.
Application Requirements
Candidates should provide:
- Updated CV.
- Examples of finance process improvement or reporting projects.
- Experience with revenue analysis, commercial controls, or operational transformation.
- Experience supporting international teams (if applicable).
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