Senior Executive-Finance and Accounts

Job Title: Senior Executive-Finance and Accounts Location: Pune (Work from Office) Experience: 46 Years (preferably in IT / SaaS / Consulting environment) Role Overview We're looking for a smart, business-savvy FP&A Analyst who can own our MIS and financial planning processes end-to-end. Someone who loves numbers, knows how businesses actually work (beyond just Excel formulas), and can convert raw data into insights leadership can trust Key Responsibilities 1. MIS & Reporting (End-to-End Ownership) Build MIS reports from raw data to polished final management decks. Design, maintain, and automate MIS models for P&L, Cash Flow, COGS, and segment performance. Ensure cross-verification of MIS data with books of accounts (Finance, Payroll, Delivery, HR, Sales, PMO). Create monthly MBR packs and presentations with crisp insights, trends, and variance analysis. Build and improve dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and other BI tools. Establish structured reporting workflows, timelines, and quality checks. 2. Financial Planning & Analysis Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles. Perform deep-dive variance analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin, Opex, EBITDA, Cash Flow). Provide decision-making support through scenario planning, sensitivity models, and what-if analysis. Track business KPIs and operational metrics highlight risks, red flags, and opportunities. Support fundraising and valuation analysis (optional but good to have). 3. Business Partnering & Cross-Department Coordination Work closely with Delivery, Sales, HR, Payroll, PMO, and Finance Controllers to gather accurate inputs. Ensure timely data collection and alignment of reports across departments. Translate operational business realities into financial insights. Improve processes, remove data gaps, and streamline communication loops. 4. Process, Automation & Systems Improve data collection systems, templates, trackers, and BI workflows. Build standardized SOPs for monthly MIS, reconciliations, and reporting. Maintain data hygiene and accuracy at all levels. Skills & Competencies Strong Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot, advanced formulas Solid Power BI: data modelling, DAX, dashboards, drill-down reports. Strong business understanding: revenue models, COGS, margins, project economics, collections, CCC, etc. Ability to work under tight timelines and monthly closures. Strong command over core finance processes, including provisioning, prepaid expense schedules, fixed asset register management, depreciation workings, monthly close activities, reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis Sharp analytical thinking; can challenge numbers and detect anomalies. Excellent written & verbal communication,Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self driven. Qualifications Bachelor's in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar. Preferred: MBA (Finance), CA Inter, or similar finance credentials. 46 years of experience in FP&A, MIS, business finance, or financial analysis. Prior experience in the IT/Services/Consulting industry is an added advantage.