Sr. Financial Analyst

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Financial Analyst at Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. in Pune develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for planning and control, and performs technical analysis to assess current and future financial performance.

You will gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for financial plans, trends, and operating forecasts. The role supports Global Finance Operations with monthly reports, variance analysis, KPI tracking, and inventory/work capital reviews,

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant credential.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with Oracle 12 (OBIEE) and planning/analytics tools like Hyperion/Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial reports, including site-level P&Ls and variance analysis.
• Support tracking and reporting of operational KPIs.
• Analyze cost trends and provide insights on variances vs. forecast.
• Assist in inventory reporting and working capital analysis.
• Support non-standard COGS forecast and variance analysis with BU Finance teams.
• Assist in building and maintaining manufacturing variance forecast models.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Experience 3-5 years

Strong communication

Excel

English proficiency

Tools

Oracle 12

OBIEE

Hyperion Planning

Essbase

Tableau

Job description

Sr. Financial Analyst

Summary: Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Location: Pune

Position Description

The Financial Analyst will support the Global Finance Operations team in delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insights across manufacturing operations, procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions. This role reports to the Global Finance Operations Manager and works closely with cross-functional teams to assist in financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis.

This is a role designed for individuals with strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced, global environment.

VIAVI’s operations finance operates in a fast-paced and agile environment with the office of the Chief Operating Officer, the Global Business Unit groups, and Global Research and Development teams. This role requires frequent interaction with senior finance and operational leaders supporting the Global Finance Operations Director, as well as partnering with members of the COO office, corporate finance team, corporate accounting and other centralized finance functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports, including site-level P&Ls and variance analysis
• Support tracking and reporting of operational KPIs
• Analyze cost trends and provide insights on variances vs. forecast and plan
• Assist in inventory reporting and working capital analysis
• Support the non-standard COGS forecast and variance analysis in partnership with BU Finance teams
• Assist in building and maintaining the manufacturing variance forecast model (monthly SmartView/Essbase refresh cycle)
• Track performance against budget and highlight key risks and opportunities
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Engineering) to gather data and provide financial insights
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Support ad-hoc analysis

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with Oracle 12 (including OBIEE and Project Accounting), Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Tableau is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements