Analyst Business Finance

SITA Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week

Employee Wellbeing

Professional Development

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

SITA is seeking a Senior Analyst Business Finance in Mumbai to support Finance Business Partner teams. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, provide operational insights, and ensure compliance with deadlines and accounting standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and robust financial analysis across regions. The role emphasizes data-driven decision support, KPI development, and automation of reporting processes, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting is imperative.
• Membership of a relevant Finance/Accounting accreditation body desirable.
• Good knowledge of International accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end close activities and ensure reliable actual base.
• Prepare and consolidate financial reports for senior management.
• Perform financial control and reporting on actuals; participate in monthly reviews with P&L / cost owners.
• Analyze and reconcile financial data; conduct variance analyses and reviews.
• Prepare projection forecasts on revenue, costs, headcount for business reviews.
• Assist in cost controlling: apply cost allocation rules and verify allocation accuracy.
• Provide inputs for 3-year plan and product portfolio; support budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Finance accreditation desirable

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

The Senior Analyst Business Finance plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Business Partner teams

• delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and operational support
• ensuring compliance with deadlines and accounting standards
• whilst pro-actively challenging the business and its financial performance.

This role will focus on analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, maintaining financial systems, and providing operational insights to assist in decision-making.He/She must be looking to deliver efficiency gains through continuous work practice improvements, adopt and share best practices whenever applicable, and ensure scrupulous compliance to SITA policies, processes, and guidelines at all times.

The Senior Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations and adherence to reporting standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Controlling and Reporting, Forecasting

Handle month-end close activities to ensure a proper and reliable actual base (including where appropriatebundle product reclass, revenue deferral, revenue/costs alignment validation….)

Prepare and consolidate financial reports. Perform financial control and reporting on actuals.Participating in monthly reviews with P&L / cost owners

Analyze and reconcile financial data. Conduct variance analysis and financial performance reviews to identify trends and insights.

Prepare preliminary forecasting projections on revenue, costs, headcount to support business review

Play an active role in Cost Controlling:

• Apply SITA standard methods and guidelines of costs allocation rules
• Verify the accuracy of costs allocation through monthly/quarterly/yearly reports
• Verify product profitability or project costing
• Provide consistent and standard cost analysis across regions and business

Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for senior management and business stakeholders as well as ad hoc presentation (GEO staff call, GMT, Board presentation…)

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Financial Data Analysis:

Contribute to the development of performance management frameworks.

Support the development of KPIs and dashboards. (i.e. including providing financial support to evaluate and simulate financial scenarios)

Analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Support the production of the budgeting process including the settlement of interlock reviews with relevant parties

Providing inputs to the 3 Year Business Plan and Product Portfolio preparation

Provide insights and recommendations to the Finance Business Partner teams based on financial analysis and data interpretation. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement.

Collaborate with Data Science and IT teams to enhance financial data analytics capabilities.

Financial Operations Support:

Assist in maintaining financial systems and databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information.

Support financial processes to ensure efficient financial operations.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial issues and ensure data accuracy.

Financial Controls and Compliance:

Participate in financial audits and reviews to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.

Support the implementation of financial policies and procedures to enhance financial controls.

• Ensuring alignment between Statutory reporting and Management reporting results
• Confirming IFRS and accounting policies compliance
• Playing an active role in the Balance Sheet control activity

Reporting Automation:

Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial reporting and data analysis.

Collaborate with IT teams to implement automated reporting solutions and streamline financial processes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

University degree in Finance or Accounting is imperative

Membership of a relevant Finance/Accounting accreditation body desirable

Good knowledge of International accounting standards

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3+ years work experience preferably within a large international company with a matrix business structure

Experience in shared service centre is an advantage

Proficiency in financial data analysis and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau…).

Experience in financial system administration is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.

Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

Starting Compensation

Starting Compensation