Finance Associate- FP & A

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Bangalore
Skills Required: Power Query, Financial planning, MIS
Qualification: CMA only

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the Pulses vertical. This role will be instrumental in driving budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and MIS reporting, while enabling data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, expertise in reporting tools(Power query/Macros), and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & MIS
Developed and maintained MIS reports, KPI dashboards, and P&L statements, along with preparing management reporting decks and financial presentations to monitor performance and enhance visibility for senior stakeholders
Should be able to Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) to identify key drivers impacting financial performance
2. Automation
Automation: Should be able to reduce financial processing time by automating complex workflows using Advanced Excel (Power Query/Macros) and developing interactive Power BI dashboards for real time KPI tracking.
3. Financial Finalization
Spearheaded month-end and year-end closing and prepared Schedule III compliant financial statements in adherence to Accounting Standards.
Analyze cost structures, revenue trends, and profitability metrics.
Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
Consolidate financial data across functions and ensure alignment with business goals.
Assist in long-term financial planning initiatives.
5. Financial Modeling
Build and maintain financial models to support planning and performance tracking.
Work with tools such as Hyperion for planning and reporting processes.