Commercial Finance Analyst

Veramed Data Services; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data services company is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Finance Analyst in the United States. This role is vital for delivering financial data and analysis while supporting various business units. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong analytical skills, a command of financial systems, and the ability to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in commercial finance, FP&A, or business analyst roles.
• Proficient in BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close tasks and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build automated data pipelines and reporting tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Analyst based in India to support the Commercial Finance Directors, broader Finance team and commercial operating units. This role is critical in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial data and analysis to support business decision-making across projects, business units, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of financial systems and data workflows. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about using data and technology to drive better business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End and Financial Reporting

• Execute month-end close tasks including:
• Project revenue recognition, adjustments, and accruals
• Accrued and Deferred income reporting
• Revenue and cost of sales reconciliations (subject to data access permissions)
• Deliver BU-level reporting packs, including operational slides for BU reviews
• Ingest and validate Pulse data for reporting accuracy

Project & Forecasting Support

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by integrating insights from senior stakeholders into models (e.g., headcount changes, billability, rate updates)
• Maintain and update forecast models and associated reporting tables/slides
• Collaborate with PMs, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate project and people data classification
• Ad Hoc

Analysis & Business Support

• Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests from business stakeholders (e.g., RFIs)
• Provide clear, concise answers to project and BU-level financial queries
• Ensure high standards of spreadsheet hygiene and data integrity

Data & Systems Responsibilities:

Data Management & Automation

• Build and maintain automated data pipelines and reporting tools to streamline recurring tasks
• Implement data validation and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Partner with Data Engineering and IT to improve data access and infrastructure for Finance

System Integration & Optimization

• Act as a bridge between Finance and Systems/IT teams to align financial reporting needs with system capabilities
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems (e.g., DataRails, Power BI, Power Query and project management tools)
• Identify and drive improvements in system workflows and reporting processes

Advanced Analytics & Insights

• Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Conduct deep-dive analyses into project profitability, resource utilization, and revenue trends
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for Finance and Business Unit leads

Governance & Documentation

• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, models, and reporting logic
• Support data governance initiatives by ensuring consistent definitions and usage of financial metrics

Candidate Profile:

• **Experience:** 3to5 years in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business analyst role, ideally with exposure to data systems and automation
• **Skills:**
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), SQL, or Python is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• **Mindset:**
• Proactive, responsive, and service-oriented
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence