Associate/Finance Analyst

Job description:
• Support in development of financial Budgets/forecasts and explain changes with key physicals (Business drivers)
• Interface with the Segment/Skill Team/ Regional FP&A team to ensure the forecasts are timely submitted and support management reviews
• Support Special Studies (viz. business cases, scenario planning, decision support, evidence based analysis and recommendations), as required from time to time
• Support standardization and automation of business processes, where applicable
• Support  and maintain systems used for financial reporting and support upgrade to systems and processes  as required by management
• Publish regular MIS reports on timely basis

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 
• Work closely with operating and finance teams to develop operating targets, financial forecast and Budgets 
• Provide counsel / guidance to Operating teams to drive business and improve results
• Perform month close accounting activities
• Implement new ideas to enhance efficiency and quality
• Ensure robust Internal controls and compliance to polices and regulations
• Support ad-hoc analysis for special projects / Business cases / Benchmarking etc.

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Experience with financial analysis and accounting
• Preparation of Budgets / Business plans / Forecasts and Book Closure in preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment 
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Results oriented, Pro-active and Team player; Ability to work cross-culturally

Digital Skills Required: (Good to have)
• Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Vlookup, pivot tables and charts), Powerpoint and Word 
• Basic knowledge in applications such as Alteryx and Qlik Sense
• Understanding of Hyperion Essbase and SAP S/4HANA preferable