Two Brothers – Senior Finance Analyst

Two Brothers Organic Farms; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic farming business in Pune is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst. This role involves budgeting, P&L management, forecasting, and implementation of internal controls. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in finance and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team focused on financial excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling.
• Experience in budgeting, P&L management, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and execution of annual budgets.
• Oversee P&L management and ensure financial accuracy.
• Conduct financial analysis and implement internal controls.

Skills

Financial software proficiency

Financial analysis

Budgeting processes

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

CA + MBA preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst

Location: Pune

Department: Finance

Reports To: Founders / CEO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Budgeting: Lead the preparation and execution of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Budgeting: Work closely with department heads to collect inputs, analyze financial data, and consolidate company-wide budgets.
• Budgeting: Monitor budget execution, tracking variances and recommending corrective actions to ensure financial targets are met.
• P&L Management: Oversee the preparation and accuracy of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• P&L Management: Analyze financial performance and profitability, providing insights into revenue, expenses, and margins.
• P&L Management: Ensure P&L reports are timely and aligned with corporate goals, and manage corrective actions in response to budget deviations.
• Forecasting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes to predict financial outcomes and resource needs.
• Forecasting: Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that account for both short- and long-term business trends.
• Forecasting: Present forecasts to senior management, highlighting key insights, assumptions, and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Payouts Management: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of employee, vendor, and partner payouts, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Payouts Management: Review incentive structures, commission programs, and other payouts to ensure proper calculation and adherence to policies.
• Payouts Management: Collaborate with HR and operations teams to ensure alignment of payouts with performance metrics and organizational goals.
• Finance Controlling: Implement and manage financial controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting.
• Finance Controlling: Perform regular financial analysis, identify discrepancies, and ensure corrective actions are taken to maintain financial accuracy.
• Finance Controlling: Review and monitor financial transactions and processes to ensure they comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Budget Enforcement: Enforce adherence to the approved budget, ensuring that department spending stays within allocated limits.
• Budget Enforcement: Monitor financial performance regularly and report any discrepancies or concerns to senior management.
• Budget Enforcement: Work with department managers to ensure that their budgets align with organizational priorities, adjusting as necessary.
• Internal Control: Design, implement, and maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Internal Control: Continuously review and assess internal control policies and procedures for effectiveness and compliance.
• Internal Control: Collaborate with auditors to ensure successful internal and external audits, and implement recommendations for process improvements.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership, providing clarity on financial health and performance.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular updates on financial performance against KPIs, budgets, forecasts, and previous periods.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in ad-hoc financial analysis, business case preparation, and decision support for new initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Lead efforts to streamline financial processes, improve budgeting and forecasting cycles, and optimize financial reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices in financial management and internal controls.
• Process Improvement: Continuously monitor industry trends and developments, recommending improvements to enhance financial operations.

Qualifications

• CA + MBA preferred.
• At least 10-15 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling, with a focus on budgeting, P&L management, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and tools
• Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, financial reporting, and corporate accounting principles.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing internal controls to ensure compliance and financial integrity.
• Strong understanding of budgeting processes, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide strategic financial insights.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring junior finance staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.