Financial Analyst

1. MIS Reporting & Financial Performance Monitoring

• Prepare, update and maintain SAP-based Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual MIS reports for management review.
• Monitor key financial KPIs, including EBITDA, Free Cash Flow (FCF), Debtor Days and operating expenses.
• Prepare financial dashboards, factsheets and management presentations highlighting business performance and financial trends.
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of MIS reports to senior management and stakeholders.

2. Financial Analysis & Cost Monitoring

• Conduct detailed cost analysis of Subcontractor, Cloud, AMC Software and SG&A expenses.
• Perform standalone and consolidated financial analysis across multiple entities.
• Analyse Budget vs Actual, Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ) and Year-on-Year (YoY) financial performance.
• Identify significant cost variances, incorrect accounting entries, accrual discrepancies and revenue mismatches.
• Provide insights into financial movements and highlight areas requiring management attention.

3. Financial Consolidation & Reconciliation

• Perform reconciliation between SAP and HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) across multiple entities.
• Validate financial data relating to Revenue, Costs, Finance Costs, Depreciation and Tax.
• Analyse and resolve discrepancies between financial reporting systems.
• Coordinate with respective finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of consolidated financial information.

4. Management & Board Reporting

• Prepare quarterly financial reports, factsheets and datasheets for senior management.
• Present financial performance, key ratios and business trends to leadership.
• Prepare financial presentations for Board Meetings and senior management reviews.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for financial reporting requirements.

5. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline MIS and financial reporting processes.
• Automate recurring reports, variance analysis and financial dashboards.
• Develop standardised reporting templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive process improvements to reduce monthly and quarterly financial closure timelines.
• Prepare and maintain financial data repositories and reporting documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification:

• CA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting fundamentals.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in MIS Reporting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance or FP&A.
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple business entities.
• Exposure to consolidated financial reporting and management presentations.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience in SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of HFM / Hyperion is preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Experience in financial dashboards, reporting automation and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L, EBITDA, FCF, cost analysis and financial KPIs.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret financial data and present meaningful insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines independently.

My recommendation for sourcing

For Naukri, use these primary keywords:

• MIS Reporting
• Financial Reporting
• SAP FICO
• HFM / Hyperion
• Consolidation
• P&L Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• FP&A
• Management Reporting
• Financial Analytics