Sr Financial Systems Analyst

HMH Tech India; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH Tech India is seeking a Sr Financial Systems Analyst to lead data integration from Anaplan and other data sources, build Power BI models, and deliver dashboards that drive FP&A decisions. You will work under the FP&A Manager, ensuring data governance, scalability, and end-user enablement across Finance and IT.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in Power BI, Anaplan administration, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration in a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proven Power BI design and dashboarding experience.
• Experience with Anaplan integrations and governance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model Design and Optimization: Design, build, and optimize Power BI models for complex financial analyses.
• Data Integration and Governance: Ensure seamless data flows between Power BI and financial systems.
• Performance Tuning and Scalability: Improve model performance and data management.
• User Training and Enablement: Train end-users to leverage Power BI for decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with Finance, IT, and Operations to gather requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on Power BI and related technologies.

Skills

Power BI

Anaplan

FP&A

Data modeling

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Training & enablement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/CS

Tools

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities.

HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr Financial Systems Analyst within the FP&A department with proven expertise in Power BI to lead data integration from Anaplan and other data sources, data transformation and modeling, and dashboarding. You will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive financial performance and operational efficiency within our organization, while discovering new reporting and analysis to present to internal partners.

Under the supervision of the Manager, Financial Systems, who is also responsible for the Anaplan tool within FP&A, you will also perform administrative tasks within Anaplan related to data integrations, data validation, hierarchy management, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Model Design and Optimization: Design, build, and optimize Power BI models to support complex financial analyses via self-service access for our stakeholders
• Data Integration and Governance: Establish robust data integration processes to ensure seamless data flows between Power BI and other financial systems, while maintaining data integrity and governance standards.
• Performance Tuning and Scalability: Optimize Power BI performance and scalability by implementing best practices in model architecture, calculation logic, and data management techniques.
• User Training and Enablement: Provide comprehensive training and support to end-users, empowering them to leverage Power BI effectively for decision-making, analysis, and reporting purposes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Business Operations to gather requirements, define solutions, and drive alignment on Power BI implementation strategies. This can mean self-identifying projects and presenting new, unanticipated, functionality within Power BI
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of Power BI updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for process improvements, enhancements, and innovation.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Power BI certifications, Anaplan certifications, CMA) preferred.
• Proven experience using Power BI, with a strong track record of designing and implementing scalable Power BI solutions in complex organizational environments.
• Expertise in Power BI model building, including blueprinting, module design, formula creation, and dashboard development.
• Deep understanding of financial concepts and FP&A processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable Power BI solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for driving data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects to successful completion within defined timelines.
• Prior experience in consulting and/or leading projects is a plus.
• Experience in the education industry is a plus.

The Information Technology organization is transforming to realize our mission: Become a leader in HMH’s digital transformation, and as a strategic partner, innovate and deliver highest value, competitive advantage solutions across all corporate and business functions. Our ambition is to be a digital leader through innovation and develop and deliver leading edge technology such as robotic process automation and artificial intelligence to solve some of HMH’s greatest operational business challenges. Our professionals will have business relevant skills to connect our HMH partners to technologies that propel the businesses to deliver the greatest value for HMH and our customers.

We are building a team of IT professionals with an insatiable appetite to learn, a relentless focus on customer service, a technological curiosity toward future possibilities, and a creativity in solving business challenges with leading technologies. Our team will find ways to work together, create a sense of community where it’s safe to take risks and learn together, develop our careers, and all have an opportunity to work on new technologies. We will work together, learn together and have fun together. As a team, we will lead HMH’s digital transformation.