Finance Senior Specialist

Overview
Job Title: Finance Senior Specialist
Job Family: Enterprise Finance
JCPSI, Bangalore
About Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands is a leading U.S. retail company formed through the merger of JCPenney and SPARC Group. We bring together iconic names such as Aropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica, and JCPenney under one powerful platform. With nearly 1,800 stores, a strong e-commerce presence, and a customer base of over 60 million, we are redefining modern retail through scale, innovation, and heritage. Backed by industry leaders, Catalyst Brands offers a dynamic environment where talent can thrive and help shape the future of fashion and retail.
Role Overview
To work closely with Head of Shared Services- FinOps - help in leading corporate FP&A activities for JCPenney India Pvt Ltd, driving financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis while leveraging advanced data analytics, automation, and technology to deliver actionable insights and improve decision-making.
Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for corporate finance.
• Partner with business units to ensure financial discipline and adherence to budgets.
• Challenge assumptions and provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Data Analytics & Insights
• Develop and implement advanced analytics models for trend analysis, predictive forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Use data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) to present insights effectively.
• Drive data-driven decision-making across finance and business teams.
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  Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Communicate complex financial and analytical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
• Technology & Automation
• Build and maintain tools to automate FP&A processes using Excel macros, Power Query, Power Automate, Python/R scripts.
• Explore emerging technologies for process optimization and efficiency.
• Partner with IT/data teams to ensure robust data governance and system integration.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Post Graduation in Finance or equivalent.
• Experience: 610 years in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel, Power Query, Power BI/Tableau, Power Automate.
• SQL and Python/R for data analysis.
• Knowledge of automation tools and basic coding for process improvement.
  

Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and derive actionable insights.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving mindset.
  

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to machine learning concepts for predictive analytics.
• Experience in building dashboards and self-service reporting tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
  

Why This Role is Exciting

• Opportunity to combine finance expertise with cutting-edge analytics and automation.
• High visibility role interacting with senior leadership.
• Scope to innovate and transform FP&A processes using technology.
  

Pay Range
INR ?0.00 - INR ?0.00 /Yr.