Finance Associate- FP & A

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Bangalore

Skills Required: Power Query, Financial planning, MIS

Qualification: CMA only

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the Pulses vertical. This role will be instrumental in driving budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and MIS reporting, while enabling data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, expertise in reporting tools(Power query/Macros), and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Developed and maintained MIS reports, KPI dashboards, and P&L statements, along with preparing management reporting decks and financial presentations to monitor performance and enhance visibility for senior stakeholders
• Should be able to Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) to identify key drivers impacting financial performance

2. Automation

• Automation: Should be able to reduce financial processing time by automating complex workflows using Advanced Excel (Power Query/Macros) and developing interactive Power BI dashboards for real time KPI tracking.

3. Financial Finalization

• Spearheaded month-end and year-end closing and prepared Schedule III compliant financial statements in adherence to Accounting Standards.
• Analyze cost structures, revenue trends, and profitability metrics.
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Consolidate financial data across functions and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Assist in long-term financial planning initiatives.

5. Financial Modeling

• Build and maintain financial models to support planning and performance tracking.
• Work with tools such as Hyperion for planning and reporting processes.