Senior Financial Analyst
Job Summary
Job Description
Saama Technologies is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their FP&A team. The role involves leading annual operating plan planning and execution, budgeting and forecasting, and variance analysis. The analyst will prepare financial statements, analyze project and business unit profitability, and identify opportunities for process automation. The candidate will also conduct detailed expense analysis to provide cost optimization recommendations. This role is crucial in shaping the financial strategy and health of the company. This position requires a strong background in financial planning and analysis and the ability to provide actionable insights to management.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Good to have:
- MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA).
- Basic knowledge of Oracle NSPB or similar budgeting tools.
12 skills required
Job Details
Job Description: Senior Financial Analyst
Company: Saama Technologies
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Position: Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Pune
About Saama Technologies:
Saama Technologies is a leading provider of advanced data analytics solutions and services. We help organizations leverage data to drive business insights and performance. As a part of our dynamic finance team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and health of the company.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AOP planning and execution, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role requires an individual who can provide detailed expense analysis and support process automation to enhance efficiency. Basic knowledge of Oracle NSPB or similar OLAP budgeting tools is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Planning and Execution: Lead the planning and execution of the annual operating plan, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, maintain, and update monthly budgets and forecasts. Work closely with various business units to gather inputs and provide accurate financial projections. Variance Analysis: Perform monthly variance analysis to compare actual results against budgeted figures. Identify key drivers of variances and provide actionable insights to management.
- Project and Business Unit Profitability Reporting: Analyze and report on the profitability of different projects and business units. Provide insights to enhance financial performance and resource allocation.
- Preparation of Financials: Prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports for submission to the CFO. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.
- Process Automation: Identify opportunities for process automation to reduce processing time and improve efficiency. Implement solutions to streamline financial processes and reporting.
- Detailed Expense Analysis: Conduct indepth analysis of expenses, identifying trends, and areas for cost optimization. Provide recommendations to control and reduce costs.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools. Basic knowledge of Oracle NSPB (NetSuite Planning and Budgeting) or similar OLAP budgeting tools is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to senior management.
- DetailOriented: High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
- Process Improvement: Experience in process automation and improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time.
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