Senior Financial Analyst

Blackbaud; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbaud is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst in Hyderabad to partner closely with the Product and Technology organization. The role emphasizes strong business partnership, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement to deliver accurate insights and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience in financial analysis, strong knowledge of forecasting and budgeting, and advanced skills in Excel and financial planning systems. Responsibilities include leading budgets, forecasting cycles, and improving financial reporting processes.

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.
• 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.
• Lead forecasting and planning cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities.
• Deliver timely and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cost management

Data visualization

Automation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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.

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

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 (for example, Power BI or similar)
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.