Senior Financial Analyst

Blackbaud India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbaud India is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Product and Technology, driving budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning. You will deliver monthly reviews, cost analyses, and automation-focused improvements from Hyderabad.

The role reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and requires 4–7 years in corporate finance within a tech or global environment. U.S. hours alignment is expected with occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of corporate financial analysis experience.
• Experience forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management.
• Experience with automation of reporting processes and data visualization.

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

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cost management

Automation

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Financial planning systems

Job description

Job Description:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and self-driven Senior Financial Analyst to partner closely with our Product and Technology organization. In this role, strong business partnership, analytical thinking, and a drive for continuous improvement will help you deliver accurate insights and scalable processes that support smarter decisions. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, you’ll play a key role in forecasting, cost management, and strategy development while helping expand what’s possible for purpose-driven organizations through better financial visibility and operational efficiency.

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.

Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality and actively experiment with emerging capabilities as they evolve.

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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