Senior Business Analyst - Finance - Financial Firm

Sr Business Analyst would be responsible for streamlining financial processes, commercial and internal controls, Key responsibility areas are:

Business Support and Analytics :

- Assist CFO and MD in giving meaningful periodic and product wise financial and business analysis and information which assists in strategic decision making.

- Should be able to analyse past trends and prospects of the business and come out with solutions and suggestions to be made in pricing, margin or beyond.

- Should be capable of leveraging tools like Tablue, CRM etc. for better business planning and analytics

- Must have a mindset of automation and process improvement

- Support CFO in various market reporting presentations and MIS.

Internal controls , Month end and audit support :

- Be a housekeeper of the commercial and pricing SOP's and help in building strong internal controls to ensure smooth processes. Work with various business teams to bring in improvements wherever necessary.

- Bring efficiency in smooth and timely month end support with accurate sales and COGS booking, DSO and collection reporting.

- Supporting internal and statutory audit with details and process controls in the areas of pricing, commercial, invoicing and accounts receivable. Ensuring correct accounting practices and compliance in accordance with US GAAP and IGAAP in respective areas being managed.

Invoicing and Commercial Control :

- Work with complete ownership to ensure tight finance control is maintained throughout the legal and commercial framework of documents.

- Manage the contractual and commercial relationship with the client being the focal point for all finance and contractual related issues, be the final point of escalation.

- Drive reconciliation activities related to invoicing with related stakeholders (customers, internal teams, PMCs etc) with the help of regional teams.

- To be responsible for accounts receivables, maintain constant touch points with the clients, customers, and responsible teams to ensure payments are received with in the stipulated time.

- Ensuring DSO targets are achieved by tracking of projects to prioritize payment related concerns.

- Receiving and maintaining all legal/commercial documentations as per requirement.

- Applies the Finance Strategy

- Proficient understanding in local tax and accounting laws and the relationship to IGAAP.

- Able to build positive business relationships with internal and external customers and work effectively with governmental agencies, legal counsel, and auditors.

- Strong facilitation and presentation skills; adapts technical subject matter to the audience.

- Strong negotiation skills

- Strong oral and written communication skills. English language skills required.

- Proficient in Micorsoft applications.

Education/Experience

- Master's in commerce with 12-15 years of experience. CA/CWA is must.

- Experience on SAP is MUST