FPandA Analyst

Clearwater Analytics; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires strong analytical ability, financial modelling expertise, and proactive problem-solving to support cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, Operations, and Sales.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-4 years of FP&A experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and planning processes.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced formulas, pivots, modelling and scenario analysis.
• Power BI or other visualization tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP and planning tools (Intacct, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, monthly reporting and long-range planning across functions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to analyse revenue and expenses.
• Perform monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast; identify key drivers.
• Prepare recurring management reports, dashboards and presentations for finance leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams within Finance and other areas like IT, Facilities, Operations, and Sales.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities with accounting and business teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel & modelling

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/BA

Tools

Power BI

Intacct

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Position Summary

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.

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