Financial Analyst

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the India Shared Services Finance team. This Financial Analyst position will partner with the Finance co-ordinate to support input of forecast data in so far as Topline / Headcount Opex related work in the C&P organization. You will develop and maintain frameworks for quarterly & annual budgets, drive consolidation of in-quarter outlook forecast, analyze and report on financial data, partner with geographically dispersed finance colleagues, and provide recommendations to management.

Responsibilities include:

- Prepare reporting for annual/quarterly budgets and weekly/monthly forecasts, ensuring a high level of headcount and expense predictability for the identified organization, review for completeness and summarize key variances

- Leverage Power BI/Tableau / AI tool to create and maintain centralized and common reporting and analytical solutions

- Drive continual operational improvements, framework enhancements in support of generating meaningful data-driven insights

- Collaborate with finance controllers/consolidators to drive fiscal deliverable, gain comprehension of variance drivers, and challenge assumptions/methodologies employed

- Ad-hoc analysis as required, and self-initiated projects encouraged

Requirements:

- Positive attitude and comfort in an environment subject to change as the business evolves

- Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field;

- Basic proficiency in AI

- 6+ years of FP&A (or related) experience required, preferably with a US-based company

- Strong analytical and accounting skills; must understand key business drivers, ability to communicate financial implications/business impact and provide recommendations