Finance Analyst

Job Title: Finance Planning Analyst

Experience Required: Minimum 3+ Years

Location: Remote

Compensation - Upto 10 LPA

Qualification: MBA in Finance (Mandatory)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Planning Analyst with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic business analysis. This role is focused on analyzing financial performance, building models, and delivering insights that support senior management in decision-making. The candidate must have strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency to provide meaningful insights that drive growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with business goals.

- Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business strategies under different conditions.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Conduct variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) to identify performance drivers.

- Deliver data-driven insights on revenue, cost, margins, and business KPIs.

- Build and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business cases and investment decisions.

- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

Reporting & Business Insights

- Design and maintain dashboards, MIS, and management reports for performance tracking.

- Provide clear financial recommendations to leadership for decision-making.

- Support business reviews with insightful presentations and data-driven commentary.

Strategic Business Support

- Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR, etc.) to assess financial impact of initiatives.

- Conduct market research, industry benchmarking, and competitor analysis.

- Support cost optimization and revenue growth strategies through financial insights.

Process Improvement & Analytics

- Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, data analysis methods, and financial reporting processes.

- Leverage data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Required Skills & Competencies

Education & Experience

- MBA in Finance (mandatory).

- 3+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A roles.

Technical Skills

- Advanced MS Excel skills (minimum self-rating: 8/10).

- Strong expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, and business analytics.

Analytical & Business Skills

- Proven ability to analyze business performance drivers (revenue, cost, margins, growth trends).

- Strong quantitative and problem-solving mindset with ability to interpret large data sets.

- Ability to translate numbers into strategic insights for leadership.

Apply Now: Hr@pmsworks.com