Senior Financial Analyst

Blackbaud India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,700,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbaud India is seeking a seasoned corporate financial analyst to partner with Product and Technology leadership, driving budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning. You will lead 24-month forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring alignment with priorities and delivering insightful monthly variance analyses.

The role emphasizes automation in reporting, cost analysis, and collaboration with global teams to streamline month-end close and headcount tracking.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in corporate financial analysis, ideally in a global or technology-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management.
• Understanding of financial systems and reporting tools combined with experience in automation and process improvement.
• Advanced technical skills with tools such as Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization platforms (Power BI or similar).
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Product and Technology leaders, guiding budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning decisions.
• Lead forecasting and planning cycles, including 24-month forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities.
• Deliver timely and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis across budget, forecast, and actuals.
• Own cost analysis and support vendor and investment reviews to improve efficiency and inform decision‑making.
• Improve reporting processes by driving automation and standardization across financial systems and tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline month‑end close, headcount tracking, and purchasing processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and transparency.
• Develop executive‑level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance, insights, and recommendations.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cost management

Financial planning & analysis

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Work Location & Schedule

Work Location: Sky tech, Financial District, Hyderabad, India

Work Schedule

• This role supports customers and stakeholders primarily during U.S. business hours.


• Expected working hours are 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM IST, with occasional flexibility required to support collaboration with U.S.-based teams and business needs.


• Participation in after-hours support rotations and select holiday coverage may be required based on product, region, or business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Product and Technology leaders, guiding budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning decisions


• Lead forecasting and planning cycles, including 24-month forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities


• Deliver timely and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis across budget, forecast, and actuals


• Own cost analysis and support vendor and investment reviews to improve efficiency and inform decision‑making


• Improve reporting processes by driving automation and standardization across financial systems and tools


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline month‑end close, headcount tracking, and purchasing processes


• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and transparency


• Develop executive‑level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance, insights, and recommendations

What You’ll Bring

• 4-7 years of experience in corporate financial analysis, ideally in a global or technology‑focused environment


• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management


• Understanding of financial systems and reporting tools combined with experience in automation and process improvement


• Advanced technical skills with tools such as Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization platforms (for example, Power BI or similar)


• Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

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