Financial Reporting Analyst

Elsevier; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Free Transport pickup and drop from/to

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst in Chennai to deliver and improve reporting across Credit Risk, Receivables, and cash collections. You will develop and automate reporting solutions, validate data, and partner with finance teams to drive data-driven decisions.

The role blends financial analysis with BI skills and process automation for scalable insights. You will work with Snowflake, Tableau, and Excel to build dashboards, perform reconciliations, and support system migrations,

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, business reporting, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in Snowflake, including writing SQL queries, data analysis, and supporting reporting solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining Tableau dashboards or similar BI solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, and complex formulas.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Credit Risk, Cash Collections, Ageing Debt reporting, or other finance reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports related to Ageing Debt, Receivables, Credit Risk, and Cash Collections.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting solutions to meet evolving business requirements.
• Partner with Finance Operations, Credit Risk & Receivables, and Business Decision Support teams to understand reporting needs and implement reporting enhancements.
• Support system migrations, reporting changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain dashboards and automated reporting processes to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and analysis to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, investigations, audit requests, and stakeholder queries as required.

Skills

Snowflake

Tableau

Excel

KNIME

Oracle Cloud

Python

Accounts Receivable

Credit Risk

Data Analytics

Tools

Snowflake SQL

Tableau

Power Query

Job description

Financial Reporting Analyst Are you detail-oriented and technically curious, with a passion for turning financial data into actionable insights? Do you enjoy solving business problems through reporting, analytics, and automation?

About our Team

Our team is responsible for delivering financial reporting and analytics that provide meaningful insights into business performance. We partner closely with the Credit Risk & Receivables (CR&R), Finance Operations, and Business Decision Support teams to deliver accurate, timely reporting, improve reporting processes, and support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

About the Role

As a Financial Reporting Analyst, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of financial reporting related to Credit Risk, Receivables, Ageing Debt, and Cash Collections. Working closely with finance and business stakeholders, you will develop and maintain reporting solutions, automate recurring processes, and ensure reporting remains accurate, efficient, and fit for purpose. The role combines financial analysis with reporting, data management, and process automation. It offers an excellent opportunity to build both technical and business expertise while contributing to key reporting initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports related to Ageing Debt, Receivables, Credit Risk, and Cash Collections.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting solutions to meet evolving business requirements.
• Partner with Finance Operations, Credit Risk & Receivables, and Business Decision Support teams to understand reporting needs and implement reporting enhancements.
• Support system migrations, reporting changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain dashboards and automated reporting processes to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and analysis to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, investigations, audit requests, and stakeholder queries as required.

Requirements

• Experience in financial reporting, business reporting, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in Snowflake, including writing SQL queries, performing data analysis, and supporting reporting solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining Tableau dashboards or similar business intelligence solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, and complex formulas.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Credit Risk, Cash Collections, Ageing Debt reporting, or other finance reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Experience with KNIME or other workflow automation/ETL tools is an advantage.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud, Oracle R12, Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Smart View, or Python is desirable.
• Knowledge of EPM/EPBCS as a requirement

Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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