FP&A Analyst

Clearwater Analytics; Dadri; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics in India seeks an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis within a dynamic SaaS environment. You will partner with business leaders to provide financial insights that drive data-driven decisions and profitability.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Finance or related field with 3–4 years FP&A experience, strong Excel modelling skills, and familiarity with Power BI and ERP/planning tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3–4 years of FP&A experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and KPIs.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced modelling.
• Familiarity with BI/visualization tools.
• ERP and planning tool experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models to analyse revenue and costs.
• Prepare recurring management reports and dashboards.
• Partner with IT, Operations, Sales and other functions.
• Support month-end close activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Power BI

ERP familiarity

Adaptive Insights

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Intacct

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

The FP&A Analyst will support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activities within a dynamic SaaS environment. This role will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, drive data-driven decision making, and support the organization's growth and profitability objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with financial modelling expertise and a proactive approach to solving business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, monthly reporting’s and long-range planning processes across business functions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to analyse revenue and expenses
• Perform monthly variance analysis by comparing actual results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and actionable insights.
• Prepare recurring management reports, dashboards, and presentations for finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Partner cross functional teams like within Finance & outside Finance like IT, Facilities, Operations, sales etc
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities by collaborating with accounting and business teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, financial planning processes, and key business performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial modelling, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Intacct & NetSuite) and planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong business acumen.