Senior Analyst, Global ZBB FP&A

FinOps Weekly; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

FinOps Weekly in Bangalore, India, seeks a Senior Analyst to lead Zero-Based Budgeting with department heads and finance teams. You will build and maintain ZBB processes, automate consolidation, and provide insights to senior management.

The role emphasizes budgeting accuracy, cost analysis, and presenting results via Power BI dashboards. A 6+ year FP&A background and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or data engineering.
• 6+ years of FP&A, cost management, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills for financial modelling, data analysis, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and visualizations.
• Experience with FP&A software and ERP systems (SAP, HFM, PBCS, Oracle).
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Zero-Based Budgeting budgets with department leaders.
• Ensure budget submissions include detailed justification and align with organizational objectives.
• Lead monthly business review calls and present information using business visuals.
• Perform detailed cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Build advanced analytics tools to support performance analysis and business initiatives.
• Partner with finance and accounting teams on accurate financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial and operational data and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Improve ZBB processes and tools by automating data consolidation and reporting.

Skills

Excel for financial modelling

Power BI dashboards

BI tools

Programming for data analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or data engineering

Tools

SAP

HFM

PBCS

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Analyst, Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)

Location: Bangalore, India / Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC - Department: Global ZBB / FP&A - Reports To: Global ZBB Manager

About the Role

This role sits within the Global ZBB / FP&A team and is focused on strengthening financial efficiency and cost management across the organization. The Senior Analyst will help build and maintain Zero-Based Budgeting processes so resources are allocated from the ground up with clear business justification. The position works closely with department heads, finance and accounting teams, and senior management. It also supports monthly business review calls and translates financial data into clear visuals and insights for different stakeholders. A key part of the role is improving the quality, speed, and accuracy of budgeting and reporting through analysis, automation, and better tools. The work directly supports decision-making by highlighting risks, opportunities, and cost-saving potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Zero-Based Budgeting budgets with department leaders.
• Ensure budget submissions include detailed justification and align with organizational objectives.
• Lead monthly business review calls and present information using business visuals.
• Perform detailed cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Build advanced analytics tools to support performance analysis and business initiatives.
• Partner with finance and accounting teams on accurate financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial and operational data and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Improve ZBB processes and tools by automating data consolidation and reporting.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or data engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in FP&A, cost management, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, data analysis, and budget management, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Good knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and visualizations.
• Experience with BI tools and programming skills for financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience with FP&A software and ERP systems such as SAP, HFM, PBCS, and Oracle.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and budget management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree.
• Experience with Zero-Based Budgeting.

Cloud Platforms & Technologies

Reporting & BI

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• BI tools

FP&A / ERP Systems

• SAP
• HFM
• PBCS
• Oracle

Why You Might Be Interested

This role offers the chance to work at the center of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting for a global finance function. It combines hands-on analytical work with regular interaction across departments and senior stakeholders. You will also help improve the tools and processes that support budgeting accuracy and efficiency. For someone with strong FP&A experience, it provides a practical opportunity to influence financial decision-making through analysis and process improvement.