Financial Controller

XFactor Talent

India

On-site

INR 1,751,313 - 2,626,970

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading finance team seeks a Finance Planning Analyst to drive financial performance through strategic analysis and reporting. This full-time role requires budgeting expertise, financial modeling, and collaboration with commercial teams to support business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a degree in finance, and significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

4-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting.
Expert-level experience in building dashboards and data models using Power BI.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
Develop and improve financial models for decision-making and analysis.
Prepare and present detailed financial reports to management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

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We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Planning Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting commercial teams and providing strategic insights through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles and excellent analytical skills to help guide business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

Financial Modelling: Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial models to

support decision-making, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.

Commercial Support: Partner with commercial teams to provide financial insights,

performance analysis, and profitability assessments to drive revenue and growth.

Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including variance analysis

and KPIs, to senior management and stakeholders.

Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth financial analysis on business performance,

identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support business objectives.

Business Case Development: Support business units in developing financial business

cases, including ROI analysis for new initiatives, investments, and projects.

Variance Analysis: Monitor and explain financial variances against budgets, forecasts,

and prior periods, offering actionable recommendations.Management Reporting: Create

monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providingdetailed analysis and insights to senior leadership on financial performance.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and efficiency gains in financial reporting and forecasting.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization, including Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to align financial planning with business strategies.

Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support strategic

initiatives, investment decisions, and board presentations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field;
Experience: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting,
and forecasting.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
Experience with ERP systems & analytical tools (Power BI)
Power BI – Expert-level experience in building dashboards and data models from scratch
Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turndata into actionable insights.
Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

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