Controlling – Senior Analyst (GSC)

METRO Global Solution Center IN; Pune City; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An international wholesale solution provider in Pune is seeking an experienced finance professional for an executive role in financial planning and analysis. The candidate will be responsible for supporting budget preparation, variance analysis, and reporting to senior management. A university degree in finance/accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience are preferred. The organization values analytical skills, teamwork, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A or controlling processes.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare financial and operational performance analyses.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts as per process and within timelines.
• Work closely with corporate teams for variance analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses for senior management.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Strong analytical abilities

Good written and spoken English

Knowledge of SAP

Knowledge of MicroStrategy

Knowledge of Tagetik

IFRS knowledge

Education

University degree in finance and accounting

Master’s in commerce, CMA/CCA, CA Inter or similar

Tools

SAP

MicroStrategy

Tagetik

Job description

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is an internal solution partner for METRO, a €29.8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores and a team of 93,000 people globally. MGSC is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany), and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT and business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages, and process over 18,000 transactions a day.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for coordinating with senior leadership to provide support in financial, operational, and commercial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. It includes coordinating with corporate management to provide analytical support through the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Prepare financial and operational performance analyses (stores, commercial, financial)
• Prepare budgets and forecasts as per process and within timelines
• Work closely with Corporate and other Controlling Teams for actual and forecast/budget variance analysis
• Prepare ad hoc analyses for senior management
• Prepare presentations for internal stakeholders
• Continuously strive to improve the automation of reporting
• Prepare cost center / profit center wise revenue billing details
• Cost allocation – determine allocable costs and allocation keys; monthly allocation of overhead costs to business units/offices

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree in finance and accounting (preferred)
• Master’s in commerce, CMA/CCA, CA Inter or similar (preferred)

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A or controlling processes

Skills:

• MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); strong analytical abilities
• Good written and spoken English
• Knowledge of SAP, MicroStrategy, Tagetik
• IFRS knowledge (preferred)

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Team player with ability to work independently
• Proactive communication and collaboration
• Strong customer orientation and ethical standards
• Well organized, able to work under deadlines
• Problem solving, multi-tasking, and digital savviness

Working Conditions:

• Ability to adapt to new culture and collaborate with international teams

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Wholesale

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