We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to lead Business Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), and Project Management Office (PMO) functions. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, business planning, financial governance, portfolio reporting, and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The individual will work closely with business leaders, delivery teams, finance, sales, HR, and talent acquisition to improve business performance and support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive operational governance and business performance across practices or business units.

- Track key business KPIs including revenue, utilization, headcount, productivity, and margins.

- Monitor demand pipeline, resource fulfilment, and operational health.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

- Prepare revenue forecasts, margin analysis, and variance reports.

- Track actual performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions.

- Monitor revenue leakage, cost optimization, and profitability metrics.

- Develop financial models and business performance reports to support leadership decisions.

Reporting & Analytics

- Develop executive dashboards and MIS reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.





- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and business insights.

- Present actionable recommendations to leadership for performance improvement.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Business Leaders, Delivery Heads, Finance, HR, Sales, and Talent Acquisition teams.

- Facilitate governance meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action items.

- Build robust cross-functional relationships to drive execution and business outcomes.

Required Skills

- Business Operations & Governance

- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Revenue & Margin Analysis

- PMO & Portfolio Management

- Demand & Resource Planning

- Business Analytics & MIS Reporting

- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

- Power BI/Tableau (preferred)

- Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar PMO tools

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking

- Financial Acumen

- Business Analytics

- Operational Excellence

- Problem Solving

- Stakeholder Management

- Decision Making

- Communication & Presentation Skills

- Collaboration & Teamwork

- Results Orientation

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📌 Sr Lead Business Analyst (Pune)
🏢 Birlasoft
📍 Pune