Job Title: Specialist Financial Analyst – Central Global OPEX Management Team
(IC3)

Role Summary

The Specialist Financial Analyst (IC3) is a high-impact individual contributor
responsible for end-to-end ownership of Operating Expense (OPEX) forecasting for
assigned Lines of Business (LOBs) and regions.

This role drives forecasting accuracy by leveraging automation and strategic
insights through advanced use of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM),
analytics, and AI-driven tools. The individual acts as a trusted finance partner
to business stakeholders and plays a key role in improving forecasting accuracy
and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities 1. Forecasting & Financial Ownership
* Own OPEX forecasting process for assigned LOBs/regions.
* Develop accurate run-rate models and driver-based forecasts.
* Lead annual budget cycles.
* Analyze variances versus Forecast and Prior Year.
* Provide actionable insights to business leaders.

2. Business Partnering
* Partner with business leaders to understand cost drivers and strategic
initiatives.




* Challenge assumptions constructively and provide financial guidance.
* Translate financial data into business language for decision-making.

3. Automation & Process Excellence
* Leverage automation tools to streamline forecasting processes.
* Drive standardization across LOBs/regions.
* Identify efficiency opportunities and eliminate manual work.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the OPEX function.

4. Analytics & AI Enablement
* Utilize advanced analytics to detect trends, anomalies, and risk areas.
* Leverage AI-powered forecasting tools to improve accuracy.
* Support predictive modeling and scenario planning.

Required Technical Skills Financial & Analytical Skills
* Robust understanding of FP&A; principles and OPEX management.
* Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modeling)

Systems Expertise
* Hands-on experience with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tools
* Oracle EPM

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 Oracle
📍 Bengaluru