Senior Financial Analyst- Business Planning & Analysis Summary About the role: Provide expert advice to superiors on BPA as well as insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to management team. Provide financial and administrative support to a country, unit or function organizations, regarding financial planning and analysis.

Key Requirements Support the Site Finance Head in translating BPA strategic goals into operational priorities within the assigned business area. Partner with Site Finance to support financial activities, decision-making, and general projects.

Manage

CapEx activities in line with applicable guidelines, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.

Review

CapEx bookings and project costs to ensure accurate classification, proper allocation to WBS elements, and timely correction of accounting issues. Prepare and coordinate Capital proposals (CARs), including business-case evaluation, financial due diligence, supporting documentation, and stakeholder alignment through the approval process. Monitor and measure ongoing business performance, providing early warnings and supporting timely resource reallocation with Business Partners.

Ensure the integrity of data provided by site business teams, deliver value-added insights, and improve forecast accuracy through robust CapEx planning, monthly phasing, commitment monitoring,



and tracking of actual spend against approved CAR values. Support the improvement and streamlining of management reporting processes, including IFP and Power BI dashboards, and help define and implement lean processes. Coordinate with Business Partners across the organization, including Production Units, FRA, Supply Chain, and other functions, to ensure timely and accurate information gathering.

Support and enhance business case proposals, profitability tracking, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts/latest outlooks, and strategic planning processes.

Essential Requirements At least four years of experience in finance and controlling. At least two years of experience managing global stakeholders.

Chartered

Accountant qualification, an equivalent degree, or an MBA in Finance from a reputable business school.

Desirable Requirements

Robust analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to conduct in-depth reviews of processes and systems. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment. Fluency in English.

Skills Desired Critical Thinking, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Insight Generation, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Process Optimization Experience Level Senior Level

📌 Senior Financial Analyst - Business Planning and Analysis (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis India
📍 Hyderabad