Designation: FP&A Analyst
Department: Finance
Location: Pune
Qualification: ACCA/ CA/ SemiCA
Contract work- 6 Months
No. of positions: 5
Eligibility criteria: ACCA Member
Shift timing: 1.30 PM to 10.30 PM
Overview: Company is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Finance Analyst to join our finance team. This role will support the month-end close process, financial forecasting, budgeting, and provide critical analysis to drive strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling capabilities, a solid foundation in accounting principles, and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close:
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness of journal entries and financial transactions.
- Assist in the month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for management review.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies, performing variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and analyze internal and external management reports, including Working Capital, Inflation, SG&A, Forex Impact, and performance KPIs.
- Provide support for audits and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to GAAP and other relevant standards.
- Generate ad-hoc financial reports and assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long term financial plans.
- Support financial planning and analysis with real-time data and reports to assist with decision making.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in accounting functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance financial systems and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, document procedures, and support internal and external audits as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Qualified CA or CA-Inter.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles within an MNC. Experience in a Shared Services environment is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Lookups, SUMIFS, Index, Match, and Pivot tables), experience with OneStream, SAP, and Oracle is advantageous.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, prepaid concepts, journal entries, balance sheet, and P&L items.
- Other Skills: Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Attributes
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and systems.
- Effective communicator with strong presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.
