Financial Analyst fP&A (forecast, planning & budgeting)
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Pull and analyze large datasets daily from SQL databases to report on business performance.
- Perform advanced financial analysis and modeling in Excel (mandatory requirement).
- Generate, consolidate, and maintain headcount, bookings, and expense reports, delivering a P&L view for leadership.
- Create, streamline, and maintain dashboards (Power BI/Tableau preferred) for financial and business insights.
- Support executive presentations by preparing tables, charts, and data visualizations in PowerPoint.
- Own and manage the month-end close process, including accruals and related submissions.
- Identify and flag data anomalies, supporting deep dives and root cause analysis on business metrics.
- Assist with semi-annual budgeting, weekly/monthly forecasting, and financial reporting cycles.
- Analyze budget/forecast variances versus actuals and review findings with the Strategic Finance leaders.
- Ensure accuracy and reconciliation of all reporting systems and source data.
- Maintain and monitor personnel requisitions and headcount/contractor reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with senior finance and business partners across regions.
- Provide timely, accurate, and consistent financial views, insights, and recommendations to business management.
- Adapt quickly to changes in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Work remotely with a U.S.-based team, following a 5:00 PM 2:00 AM IST shift to align with U.S. hours.
- Required: 3+ years FP&A/financial analysis experience, advanced Excel, SQL knowledge (training available if needed), BA/BS in finance/accounting or related field.Preferred Skills:
- FP&A (forecast, planning & budgeting), advanced Excel, SQL/Presto/Oracle EPM, Power BI/Tableau, financial modeling, PowerPoint, strong communication and critical thinking.