Senior Financial Analyst

GP Strategies; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Chennai. The role is hybrid, focusing on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

You will partner with Operations and Procurement to drive financial insights and strengthen controls across GMTC operations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in FP&A or related finance roles, strong Excel and reporting skills, and professional qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide insights for decisions.
• Support procurement, AP/AR, and training rebilling activities.
• Maintain compliance with policies and audit requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA) preferred

Job description

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst

Employment Type: Fixed Term role (12months renewable contract)

Work Mode: Hybrid Schedule

Shift timings: General Shift

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for managing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and transactional finance activities for GMTC operations. The role acts as a key business partner to operational leaders, providing financial insights, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining effective financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for decision-making.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage forecasts and budgets for agency fees, administrative services, third-party costs, accruals, facilities, and training rebilling activities.

Financial Operations

• Manage procurement processes and purchase orders.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Review trainer expense claims and remittance reporting.

Rebilling & Revenue Support

• Manage dealer and training cost rebilling processes.
• Ensure invoicing accuracy and resolve billing discrepancies.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, AP/AR, and Training teams.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to business leaders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Operational Finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis and problem solving.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Business Operations Manager