Senior Financial Analyst

GP Strategies Corporation; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Corporation in Chennai offers a hybrid schedule for a Senior Financial Analyst responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial controls across GMTC operations. The role partners with operational leaders to deliver insights and financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate holds a Finance-related degree with CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIMA preferred and 5+ years in FP&A or related finance roles, plus advanced Excel and reporting skills. This fixed-term contract is renewable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Manage procurement processes and purchase orders.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Review trainer expense claims and remittance reporting.
• Manage dealer and training cost rebilling processes.
• Ensure invoicing accuracy and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain compliance with policies and audit requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Education

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

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

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Work Location: Hybrid schedule- Chennai

Working Hours: (Monday to Thursday 9hrs and Friday- 4 hrs)

Fixed term role: 12months Renewable contract

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

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