Sr. Adviser Finance

IMA India; Bengaluru South; Hybrid; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Bengaluru (Kumbalgodu) is seeking an Accountant / Management Accountant at staff/senior level. The role partners with business teams on pricing, cost, forecasting, and commercial analysis, with a hybrid work model at Waters Peenya office.

Responsibilities include period closing, annual operating plan, QBR prep, financial modeling, and executive presentations. Requires CA or MBA with 5 years in scientific instrumentation or tech; strong Excel, SAP/SAC, and BI skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant OR MBA with 5 years of relevant experience in scientific instrumentation or technology company.
• Commerce background.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee backlog, orders, sales, margin to draw forward-looking conclusions and forecasts.
• Financial modeling and forecasting: assist in monthly forecast and MBR for all functions.
• Participate in QBR prep, budgeting, and strategic planning with data-driven analyses.
• Update cost and expense trend reports and align with forecast.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support senior management decisions.
• Leverage SAP, BI, and other tools to streamline reporting and data access.
• Adhoc special assignments as directed by Finance head.
• Develop executive presentations for monthly/quarterly reviews and budget plans.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Excel

SAP/SAC

BI tools

Tableau/Power BI

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Global perspective

Education

CA or MBA with 5 years experience

Commerce background

Tools

SAP/SAC

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Employer Waters

Location Kumbalgodu

Posted Sep 04, 2026

Closes Oct 06, 2026

Ref 5870108453

Role Accountant / Management Accountant

Level Staff, Senior

Certification Other

Work Mode Hybrid

Hours Full Time

Organization Type Corporate

It is IC Finance Business partnering role where incumbent will work closely with respective business team, on pricing, cost, opportunities, funnel, conversion, commercials, ecomm, tracking, Inventory planning, orders and projects acting as a valued and trusted business partner Finance team and concern business organisation.

Incumbent will be responsible for period closing reporting, annual operating plan and strategic long-term vision of the respective business.

This role will be based at Waters Peenya office, Bangalore and follow a hybrid model work approach.

• Oversee backlog, orders, sales, margin to draw forward-looking conclusions and forecasts
• Financial Modeling and Forecasting: Assists in the preparation of the monthly forecast and Monthly Business Review for all functional areas of the business
• Business Insights and Reviews Prep: Participates in the QBR prep, annual strategic planning and budgeting processes including establishing assumptions, spreadsheet modelling, consolidation, analysis and presentation preparation.
• Updates cost and expense trend reports, and analyses variations ensuring alignment with the forecast.
• Prepares ad-hoc financial analysis to support senior management decisions. Advising on key business planning assumption and trade offs and opportunities.
• take best use of available system SAP, BI, AI and other digital to streamline business reporting and access of data to concerns in business
• Adhoc special assignments as assigned by Finance head
• Presentation: Development of executive level presentations, including monthly and quarterly financial reviews, annual operating plans, and other various reviews
• Chartered Accountant Or MBA with 5 years of relevant experience within the scientific instrumentation or technology company is added advantage
• Commerce Background
• Skills: Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking. Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools. Proficiency in Excel, SAP/SAC, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Carries a broad global perspective of markets, tech, and trends

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.