Financial Analyst 3

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.

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the India COE team as we focus on driving the business with data-based forecasts and impactful insights. The Senior Financial Analyst will work with the Finance Manager at HQ to support reporting and analysis for a vertical within the CXO organization. You will manage various projects that support key business decisions and financial deliverables. Responsibilities include maintaining quarterly and annual budget frameworks. You will also consolidate in-quarter outlook forecasts, analyze financial data, work alongside finance colleagues across locations, and provide recommendations to management.

• Prepare reports for annual and quarterly budgets, as well as weekly and monthly forecasts. Ensure headcount and expense predictability for the identified organization. Review reports for completeness and summarize key variances.
• Prepare trended analytics for key areas such as headcount attrition, employee costs, and travel spend.
• Generate outlook and controller’s letter reporting.
• Leverage Power BI to maintain centralized and common reporting and analytical solutions.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and quarterly international charge-outs.
• Drive ongoing operational improvements and framework enhancements to support the generation of meaningful data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with finance controllers/consolidators to drive fiscal deliverables, gain comprehension of variance drivers, and challenge assumptions/methodologies employed.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required, and self-initiated projects are encouraged.

• Positive attitude and comfort in an environment subject to change as the business evolves.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, or related field; CPA/MBA/Chartered Accountant preferred, but not mandatory.
• 10+ years of FP&A (or related) experience required, preferably with a US-based company.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills; must grasp essential business drivers, the ability to convey financial implications/business impact, and offer recommendations with attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take charge, set objectives, and get results.
• Outstanding follow-through capabilities.
• Willingness and ability to quickly master new tools and processes.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential, and experience in Tableau and Anaplan are preferred. SFDC, SAP, TM1, and PowerPoint are also useful.

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