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Sholinganallur, Chennai
Specialty Development Practitioner #1019110Job Description:
- IT Financial Analyst We are seeking a highly motivated and organized IT Finance Analyst to join our Industrial Systems IT team.
- This role will play a key part in supporting the organization, monitoring, and driving the successful performance of the Industrial Systems IT Leadership Team.
- You will be involved in a variety of activities that contribute to the smooth operations and achievements of a large-scale enterprise technology team.
- The IT Finance Analyst (agency) will collaborate with the Business Operations Lead and IS IT colleagues to organize, support, and monitor the financial operations and performance of the Industrial Systems IT Team.
Skills Required:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Assist in the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Analyze actual financial results against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and insights into key business drivers.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business initiatives and strategic planning.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Create ad-hoc reports and analyses as needed to support business decisions.
- Support development, usage and maintenance of financial dashboards
- Support the development of financial reporting presentations
- Work with department managers to develop and monitor budgets.
- Provide guidance and support to budget owners throughout the budget process.
- Analyze budget variances and make recommendations for corrective action.
- Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict future financial performance
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Document financial processes and procedures
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with corporate finance and planning teams
Skills Preferred:
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
- Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Nicus, Peoplesoft GL).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience Required:
- 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis role
Experience Preferred:
- Knowledge and experience in IT Finance Operations.
- This includes a strong understanding of IT processes, workflows, and best practices.
- Inclusive style with the ability to collaborate and build meaningful relationships at all levels and functions of the organization.
- This includes strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to support an IT leadership team in daily operations and to achieve their organizational objectives.
- This includes a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work cross-functionally, in a matrixed environment, and have experience in a large multi-national company.
- This includes the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and adapt to different working styles
Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Additional Information :
- Publications or contributions to the AI research community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of IT infrastructure and systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Knowledge and experience in IT Business Operations.
- This includes a strong understanding of IT processes, workflows, and best practices