Senior Lead Analyst - FP&A
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Responsibilities
Senior Lead Analyst - Accounting Exp - 8 - 11 years Shift Timings - 1.30 PM - 10.30 PM Support the SCBU FP&A team in process redesign, reporting improvements, and system enhancements to align with evolving business requirements.
Design intuitive, leadership‑friendly visualizations that highlight KPIs, financial trends, and business drivers.
Automate manual reports and recurring processes using Power BI, Power Query, and other analytical tools to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
Collect, clean, aggregate, and validate data from multiple SCBUs and enterprise systems to ensure accuracy and reliability of reporting.
Establish and maintain data links between different sources, building data models, and maintaining reporting datasets to support end‑to‑end dashboard operations. (Power BI datasets, Oracle Essbase/ Peoplesoft, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to create a seamless reporting ecosystem.
Support forecasting, actuals reporting, and value analysis by preparing data inputs and performing first‑level variance reviews.
Provide initial analytical support for performance metrics, and operational KPIs, highlighting anomalies and key insights.
Assist in documenting processes, data flows, and dashboard refresh cycles.
Highlight trends, outliers, and data inconsistencies.
Work collaboratively with SCBU FP&A teams and cross‑BU finance partners to share best practices and ensure alignment of data and reporting standards.
Gain a strong understanding of financial data structures, systems, and reporting tools used within the organization.
Manage assigned deliverables independently, including prioritizing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high‑quality outputs.
Prepare clear, visually effective presentations and insights for leadership consumption.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Master’s degree / Professional Degree / Relevant Industry Certification Preferably Chartered Accountant or MBA Finance 6-10 years’ of relevant experience in handling complex datasets, analytics, reporting. (preferably in BFSI Industry, either in GCC / service provider environment) Technical Skills Proficiency in Oracle Essbase/ Peoplesoft, Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query), PowerPoint. Comfort working with large datasets and connecting to varied data sources. Basic understanding of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet).
Experience
with data cleansing, validation, and transformation.
Exposure to SQL or other database/querying tools Analytical & Soft Skills Strong problem‑solving ability and high attention to detail.
Good communication skills with ability to translate data into insights.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.
Eagerness to learn and develop deeper financial acumen.
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