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Role Description : Senior Financial Analyst (Data & Automation)

Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting of the Controllership Strategy & Enablement Team, we are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support our team’s strategy, growth and innovation. This position is based in Hyderabad. As a member of the Controllership Strategy & Enablement Team, you will be working in a fast-paced environment who brings together accounting expertise, data analytics and systems/technology capabilities to drive innovation, scalability and operational excellence across global controllership team.

We are looking for someone who has strong data analytics skills, accounting and audit knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, is a strong communicator, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment to support our continued success.

Responsibilities Data Analytics and Business Insights

- Design and develop interactive dashboards and data models to support quality assurance and controllership reporting
- Perform advanced analytics and data deep dives to identify trends, anomalies and potential control gaps




- Translate complex datasets into clear, executive ready insights and visualizations
- Leverage tools such as Tableau, Python, and cloud data platforms to enable data driven decision making

Innovation, Automation and Enablement

- Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting processes using data, scripting (e.g. Python), and AI/ML solutions
- Contribute to innovation initiatives that explore emerging technologies and digital transformation in controllership
- Challenge the status quo and implement scalable solutions to support business growth
- Support the adoption and optimization of Salesforce Tools
- Partner with development teams on requirements gathering, UAT, and deployment of new capabilities and enhancements within the accounting ecosystem
- Develop and deliver enablement content and training to drive toll adoption and process compliance across controllership
- Manage user facing documentation, SOPs and playbooks for key business processes

Process Optimization & Controls

- Design and implement end to end process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability
- Ensure solutions align with SOX compliance, internal controls and global policy requirements
- Develop frameworks for data governance, control monitoring and compliance automation




- Partner with SSC and cross functional teams to assess the financial and control impact of business changes and ensure alignment with IT control frameworks
- Drive alignment across global and regional stakeholders on processes, systems and data standards
- Drive automation and standardization of controls to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

Required Qualifications :

- 5+ years of progressive experience across Accounting, IT Audit, Data Analytics or Finance Technology (Big4 or tech industry preferred)
- Strong hybrid skill set across accounting, data and technology
- Experience working in global organizations with distributed teams across multiple regions
- Experience with Salesforce (Tableau, Slack, Agents etc.)

Technical Skills :

- Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, WD Discovery Board or similar)
- Proficiency in Python, SQL or similar tools for data analysis and automation- Strong understanding of data governance, data flows and system integrations- Knowledge of access controls, change management and system operations controls
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Workday, Oracle, SAP)
- Exposure to finance system implementation, UAT or transformation projects
- Proven track record in process reengineering, automation and continuous improvement
- Exposure to cloud platforms and up-to-date data architectures (e.g. Snowflake) is a plus

Skills & Competencies :

- Ability to translate complex technical/data concepts into business insights
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global teams
- Comfortable operating in a fast paced, ambiguous and evolving environment

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst - Data & Automation (Hyderabad)
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