Financial Analyst

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 1100000 (ie INR 5-11LPA)

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare monthly analysis and dashboards covering key financial statement accounts (income statement and balance sheet), aligned with management expectations.
• Contribute to finance-led process improvement initiatives and support special projects, including ad-hoc business performance reporting.
• Review internal financial controls on a quarterly basis in collaboration with stakeholders, recommending updates when necessary.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and investigate significant variances.
• Analyze income statements and general ledger account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Provide guidance on new accounting treatments as required.
• Coordinate and assist with the annual budgeting process, engaging with various business stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver balance sheet reconciliations to senior management.
• Conduct income statement flux analysis, collaborating with relevant teams to explain variances.
• Work closely with finance teams in India and the US to exchange best practices and identify opportunities for simplification.
• Support monthly financial close activities, including results analysis and variance reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly revenue and expense reporting, contributing to EBITDA precision.
• Implement and manage business intelligence tools and dashboards, acting as a liaison between finance and business teams to facilitate decision-making.
• Develop and analyze departmental KPIs and financial models to support strategic initiatives and provide insights for departmental heads and senior management.
  

Requirements:

• Educational Qualification (any one of the following):
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting with an MBA from a top business school and 5+ years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3+ years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2+ years in a Big Four firm and 1+ year of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience working with international teams, especially in the US.
• Familiarity with US GAAP is a plus.
  

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