We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst with 6–7 years of overall experience and at least 5 years of relevant finance experience. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), budgeting, forecasting, spend management, and financial reporting.
The role involves partnering with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and budget owners to analyse expenditure, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage forecasts, and provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage OPEX and COGS budgets, forecasts, and actuals, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Analyse spending trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and highlight financial risks.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and communicate key insights to senior stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance and HR teams to track headcount, hiring plans, and fixed costs.
- Manage quarter-end activities, including accruals and cross-charges, in coordination with Corporate Accounting.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and accounting procedures.
- Develop financial models and templates, improve reporting processes, and support ad-hoc financial analysis.
Required Skills:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial and Spend Analysis
- OPEX and COGS Management
- Headcount and Fixed Cost Management
- Financial Reporting and Data Analysis
- Solid Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Stakeholder Management and Communication
Preferred Skills:
- SAP
- Workday Adaptive Insights
- Anaplan
- SAP BPC and BusinessObjects
- Power BI
- SQL and Python
- AI Tools
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
- MBA, CPA, or CMA qualification is an added advantage.
Additional Details:
- Experience: 6–7 years overall, with 5+ years of relevant finance experience.
- Location: Bengaluru, with 3 days per week in the office.
- Shift: General shift (IST).