Data Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 650,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Well-being programs

Learning & development

Job summary

Guidehouse India is seeking an FP&A professional to partner with business leaders, develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans from Chennai. You will refine financial models and contribute to management presentations.

The role requires 1–2 years in internal/external reporting, strong Excel and Power BI skills, plus VB/SQL and Python familiarity is a plus. Collaborative, detail-oriented, eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI; VB/SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic financial insights and support decision-making.
• Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Assist in analyzing financial data and identifying key trends to provide meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of financial models for accurate planning.
• Contribute to the preparation of management presentations on financial performance.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required. Identifying process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting / MBA Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

VB/SQL

Python

Job description

Job Family : EBO Management Information System (India)

Travel Required : None

Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do :

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic financial insights and support decision-making.
• Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Assist in analyzing financial data and identifying key trends to provide meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of financial models for accurate planning.
• Contribute to the preparation of management presentations on financial performance.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required. Identifying process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis activities.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, CA/CMA Inter, MBA Finance or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Working knowledge in VB/SQL is a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• 1-2 years of experience in Internal/External Reporting.
• Proficient in power BI.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Working knowledge in VB/SQL is a plus.
• Experience with Python on process automation, data manipulation and analysis

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what's possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.