Analyst Project Financial Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week - Work from home up to 2 days/week

Flex Day - Adjust your workday to suit your life

Flex-Location - Work from any location up to 30 days/year

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

SITA in Mumbai is seeking a Finance Project Professional responsible for financial performance reporting and forecasting for significant projects. The role requires collaboration with project managers to ensure compliance and effective financial tracking.

Key qualifications include a Professional Financial Qualification and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible working conditions and promotes employee wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance project roles within large, complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability in financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance and reporting for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers on budget preparation.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards and company policies.

Skills

Financial performance reporting

Revenue and billing finalization

Accruals and deferrals

Budget preparation

Education

Professional Financial Qualification (e.g., ACCA/CIMA)

Financial degree education

Job description

Overview

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

Responsible for project financial control, financial performance reporting & forecasting for medium to large projects across SITA. Support to the Project Manager(s) and team providing key data to support recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Working together with the Project Manager to make clear the financial performance of the project compared to the approved Business Case.

• Ensure proper financial handover from the sales cycle into projects & ensure this is supported by the necessary documentation e.g. signed contract approved business case etc.
• Responsible for project financial set up to allow tracking and control.
• Preparation of project budget based on the approved business case if not provided from sales finance.
• Finalize revenue and billing and conduct P/L monitoring.
• Work with Accounting for month end closing for the project making accruals/deferrals as appropriate.
• Drive accurate coding of data to allow project tracking in both P&L and Balance sheet e.g. accruals deferrals Inventory/Asset tracking.
• Regular review & analysis of the project ''actuals'' financials and communication of financial variances to the Project Manager.
• Updating Forecast together with the PM through to end of the project taking account of known/expected occurrences.
• Track & report on project contingencies.
• Produce monthly financial report (prior to the monthly project team meeting).
• Participate in and provide input as required at PRBs.
• Reporting current year performance into the solution line including actuals reasons for variances project forecast highlighting financial risks to allow the solution line to complete their monthly forecast exercise.
• Liaise with local and regional accountants to ensure proper accounting on statutory books.
• Provide financial support to the project team Finance team members and the worldwide accounting organisation.
• Ensure that project is in compliance with IAS standards and company financial policies.
• Responsible for project close down at handover to operations.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years as an experienced post qualified Finance Project experience working within large complex matrix environments.

Education & Qualifications

• Professional Financial Qualification (eg ACCA / CIMA) ideal.
• Financial degree education and / or accreditation such as AAT essential.

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.