Financial Analyst – Budgeting & Forecasting

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Job Title - Financial Analyst – Budgeting & Forecasting Location - Trivandrum, Kerala Exp Up to 3 Years Email cv to rajesh@connectzhr.com KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ◼ Support the delivery of the Annual Budget and Forecasting cycles across practice groups and business services departments. ◼ Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of the Workday budgeting tool, including system testing, updates to assumptions, and validation of outputs ◼ Prepare monthly and quarterly reports using Office Connect (Workday add-in), with analysis and commentary on revenue, margins, headcount, and operating costs ◼ Maintain and update headcount and salary planning data in collaboration with HR and Finance Business Partners ◼ Consolidate forecast submissions and ensure alignment between revenue, cost, and headcount plans ◼ Produce ad hoc analysis and scenario models to support business cases and strategic planning ◼ Provide system support to users across the firm involved in the budgeting process REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ◼ Prior experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis support ◼ Strong Excel skills (modelling, data manipulation); experience with Office Connect or other reporting tools is a plus ◼ Familiarity with planning tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning) is an advantage ◼ Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial data in a commercial context ◼ Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across teams and regions ◼ Qualified Accountant – ICAEW, ACCA, CIMIA or equivalents ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ◼ Support the development and maintenance of the firm’s 1-year and 3-year forecast models used for internal planning and external stakeholders (banks, auditors, etc.) Preparation and posting of journals ◼ Contribute to continuous improvement of budgeting processes, reporting quality, and planning accuracy ◼ Liaise with other finance teams to support joined-up delivery of financial insights across revenue, cost and cash GENERAL DUTIES ◼ Maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm’s internal clients and to assist in creating and developing the professional reputation of the department ◼ Understand and live by client values – approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive ◼ Be subject to varying degrees of supervision on a day-to-day basis ◼ Create and maintain professional and positive relationships with customers, clients and other employees ◼ Work in line with the Firm’s Contribution Areas which are specific to your role and level ◼ Maintain trust and confidentiality at all times ◼ Act as a Trusted Advisor by building relationships across business services to ensure a consistent approach and service ◼ Undertake any specific training as and when required by the HR Department, supervisor or Partners of the Firm ◼ Operate safely and considerately in the workplace Show more Show less