IT Finance Business Analyst

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with finance and IT teams to ensure adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and ITGC (IT General Controls) compliance requirements, supporting audit readiness and control effectiveness. Analyze and document business processes, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, Segregation of Duties (SOD) and claims processing, to identify improvement opportunities, risks and recommend control enhancements. Support and facilitate the implementation and continuous improvement of Go-To-Market (GTM) and Gross-to-Net (G2N) sales processes to track revenue leakages (after giving effect of Trade promo/retailor margins etc.), ensuring alignment with business objectives, seamless integration with finance systems and regulatory standards. Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for IT tools, ensuring segregation of duties (SOD) compliance. Lead the analysis of claims processing workflows to identify inefficiencies, propose automation opportunities, and develop strategies to enhance operational effectiveness. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, especially internal IT teams or external Vendors/Auditors, for solution design, system testing, and deployment of finance-related applications to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and support solution design and deployment. Monitor compliance metrics, control effectiveness, system performance, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for finance operations, preparing reports and dashboards for senior management and audit teams. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), develop test cases, and manage defect resolution to ensure high-quality system implementations. Facilitate and assist in training and awareness programs related to compliance, governance, and process improvements within the finance and IT landscape, onboarding, and post-implementation support to drive adoption of new tools and processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to support decision-making. Ensure all deployed IT solutions align with business goals, compliance standards, and CPG industry best practices. Preferred candidate profile Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field. 4-6 years of core experience in finance business partnering, IT compliance, or business analysis within the CPG/FMCG sector or IT/consulting engagements with CPG clients. Strong understanding and practical experience with SOX compliance , ITGC Framework , and segregation of duties (SOD) principles/frameworks, other finance processes, including reporting, budgeting, accounting, treasury, and claims processing. Proven experience supporting GTM and G2N processes in the context of Finance, Supply Chain and Sales operations. Experience analysing and optimising claims processing workflows, working in Agile or hybrid project methodologies. Proven ability to work collaboratively with finance, IT, and audit teams. Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to liaise between finance and IT teams. Proficiency in business analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and process documentation software. Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and their role in compliance and finance operations is preferred. Desired Skills & Competencies Familiarity with modern finance tools such as SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, Anaplan, or Power BI. Exposure to data visualization, robotic process automation (RPA), or cloud-based finance platforms. Understanding of change management principles to support user adoption and process transitions. Prior experience with claims processing systems or automation in the CPG industry. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and governance. Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable business processes. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Flexibility to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, accommodating different time zones as needed