Financial Business Analyst

The Senior Analyst, FP&A will be based in Chennai, India. We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Integrity to the core Passionate drive to innovate and create Enthusiastic customer focus Consistent interactive teamwork Desire for continuous improvement and top performance. Roles & Responsibilities a) Revenue Forecasting & Planning Develop, maintain, and continuously improve revenue forecasting models across regions, customers, and product lines. Apply Percentage-of-Completion (POC) revenue accounting methodologies to accurately model and forecast revenue. Partner with sales, operations, and finance teams to align on forecasts, risks, opportunities, and upside scenarios. Perform variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior periods, clearly identifying key business drivers and risks. Inventory Forecasting & Management Monitor and analyze inventory levels and recommending actions to optimize working capital. Partner with supply chain, demand planning, and operations teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce excess and obsolescence. Support monthly and quarterly inventory rollforwards, reconciliations, and related reporting. b) Reporting & Analytics Build and maintain dashboards and reporting for revenue and inventory KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and days on hand. Leverage BI tools to automate reporting and enhance visibility into business performance. Present clear, concise, and actionable insights to finance leadership and crossfunctional stakeholders. Support monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc business reviews with strong financial storytelling. CrossFunctional Leadership & Partnership Serve as a trusted finance partner to sales, supply chain, and operations teams across multiple regions and time zones. Influence decisionmaking by translating complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes, systems, and analytical rigor. Required Skills and experience a) MBA in Finance & Business Analytics from Premier Institute. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting,Commerce. b) Min 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, finance analytics, or related roles. c) Demonstrated success in revenue and inventory forecasting, ideally within a matrixed organization. d) Extensive experience partnering crossfunctionally to improve forecast accuracy and business outcomes. e) Advanced expertise in financial modelling and analysis with expertlevel proficiency in Excel. f) Strong experience with BI and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Access, or similar platforms. g) Handson experience with ERP and forecasting systems h) Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels. i) Proven ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences. .