Business Operations & SSG Analyst

JD - Business Operations and SSG Analyst

• Experience: 5+ years
• Location: Bangalore
• Work Mode: Work from Office
• This is a contractual position with D Square Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical Business Operations & SSG Analyst to support regional operations through financial analysis, performance reporting, and supplier governance. The role involves close collaboration with finance, project teams, and service providers to drive data-driven decision-making, cost optimization, and standardized reporting across regions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in business operations, financial analysis, or process improvement roles.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis (Budget vs Actual).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, data analysis).
• Experience working with reporting tools, dashboards, and data management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet).
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as Opex, Capex, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Experience in performance management, KPI tracking, and scorecard reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present insights in a simplified manner to stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English communication (written and verbal).Good to Have:
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Experience in supplier/vendor governance and performance management.
• Knowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance requirements.
• Exposure to global or regional reporting environments.
• Experience in process mapping, financial modeling, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of SSG and Integrated Performance Management (IPM) frameworks across the region.
• Develop and maintain performance scorecards and KPI reporting for regional operations.
• Analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and identify key cost drivers and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate data collection and consolidation for annual business planning (Opex).
• Partner with finance teams to track budget vs actual performance and support financial reporting cycles.
• Prepare monthly governance reports, including financials and KPI summaries.
• Track and resolve invoicing issues and ensure timely closure of action items from governance meetings.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles with a focus on data accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis across regional and global portfolios.
• Support ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and presentations for leadership

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, etc., or equivalent required
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred