Lead Financial Strategist

Corpay; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office workspace

Company-issued equipment

Job summary

Corpay India is seeking a Lead Financial Strategist in Chennai to drive forecasting, modeling, and analytics for the Cross-Border division. You will collaborate with senior management to deliver insights that support revenue growth and customer retention.

The role emphasizes building scalable forecasting models, leading performance management, and providing actionable financial analyses for strategic initiatives. On-site in Chennai with dedicated workspace and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in Financial Planning and Analytics is required.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, model, and analyze to identify risks and opportunities for sustainable profitability.
• Support business intelligence projects and prepare management presentations.
• Translate business concepts into actionable analytics for leadership decisions.
• Lead performance management routines and convert results into actionable plans with owners and due dates.
• Build scalable forecasting models and driver-based planning across functions/product lines.
• Evaluate ROI and perform due diligence for acquisitions and mergers, and support integration post-acquisition.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting & Forecasting

MS Office

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Your role

Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis - M3 - IND

Position Overview

What you'll be doing

Corpay India is looking to hire a Lead Financial Strategist within our Cross-Border division, supporting the payments line of business. This role works closely with business leaders, the Director of Financial Planning & Analytics, and senior management to deliver analytics and strategy that support sustainable revenue growth and customer retention.

What We Need

The Lead Financial Strategist is responsible for forecasting, modeling, and analysis that help identify risks, uncover opportunities, and enhance the sustainable profitability of the business. The role also supports business intelligence projects, prepares management presentations, and translates business concepts into meaningful, actionable analytics.

Stakeholder Engagement and Problem Solving

The incumbent will facilitate design and concept-gathering sessions, engage key stakeholders, and help drive strategic initiatives and projects. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills are essential to identifying, communicating, and resolving issues effectively.

How We Work

As a Lead Financial Strategist, you will be expected to work from our office location in Chennai. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in office set up
• Company-issued equipment

Role Responsibilities

• Champion process improvements and automation to enhance cycle times, accuracy, and executive management visibility.
• Collaborating with the different stakeholders and teams in managing strategic projects, delivering management presentations on key initiatives to the leadership team.
• Lead performance management routines and convert results into actionable plans with owners and due dates.
• Build scalable forecasting models and strengthen driver-based planning across functions or product lines.
• Modeling to evaluate ROI and perform due diligence for acquisitions and mergers, while also providing support for integration projects post-acquisition.
• Champion process improvements and automation to enhance cycle times, accuracy, and executive visibility.
• Prioritize work and ensure delivery across competing deadlines and ad hoc requests.

Qualifications & Skills

• 15+ years' experience in Financial Planning and Analytics
• Business Intelligence tools (Power BI)
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Microsoft Office - PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Other Requirements (nice To Have)

• Project Management
• Experience in Consulting
• Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
• Basic Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce)
• Microsoft SQL, Visio, SharePoint
• Contribute to strategic initiatives by offering financial expertise and analysis to assess investment opportunities and potential risks.
• Analyze, track, and measure the impact of various ongoing revenue initiatives as part of the roles and responsibilities.
• Analysis of key metrics and trends proactively to support customer revenue retention and growth.
• Engage with essential stakeholders, senior management, and diverse levels within the sales organization to collect information and data points on key initiatives, facilitating the analysis of business performance.
• Prepare and distribute precise and timely financial and business reports that bolster the decision-making capabilities of senior management and executives.
• Identify opportunities and propose enhancements to existing processes, prioritizing increased efficiencies and the integration of value-added analytics.
• Implement best practices in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting to improve accuracy and reliability of forecasts.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to support revenue initiatives and analysis during the forecast and budget process as needed.
• Facilitate the design, development, and upkeep of new reports while ensuring the maintenance of necessary management reports.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments. At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.

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Learn more about Corpay: https://www.corpay.com

Transparency & Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

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Pay Philosophy

Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.