Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

ThoughtFocus · India

Job Role – Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst / Finance Business Partner

Experience: 4 to 6 Years

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance professional with 4 to 8 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Stakeholder Management. The candidate will support business verticals by providing financial insights, planning support, and performance analysis to enable strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and MIS dashboards.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Support management with variance analysis and profitability analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.
• Monitor budget utilization and analyse deviations against forecasts.
• Work closely with business teams to gather financial inputs and assumptions.
• Support financial planning initiatives and cost optimization exercises.

Vertical Support

• Partner with different business verticals to provide finance support.
• Track financial KPIs and operational metrics for business units.
• Provide decision-making support through financial modelling and analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for business planning activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including operations, HR, procurement, and leadership teams.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Support audit requirements and compliance-related activities.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in finance operations.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Finance & Accounts Operations
• Planning and Cost Management
• Variance Analysis
• MIS Reporting

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field
• MBA (Finance) / CA / CMA / CPA is preferred

Preferred Tools

• Advanced Excel
• Power BI / Tableau
• ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar finance tools

Experience Required

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Business Finance roles.