Finance Officer

Location: Pune, India
Experience: Minimum 3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, data analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, KPI management, and business performance insights. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel expertise, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business recommendations.

The candidate should have a strong finance background with experience in reporting, variance analysis, dashboard creation, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain periodic financial and operational reports.
• Analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting activities.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain key drivers affecting business performance.
• Develop and automate management reports and dashboards.
• Extract, validate, and analyze large datasets to support business decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and interpret financial and operational data.
• Prepare presentations and business reviews for management.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all reporting activities.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• MBA in Finance (Mandatory).
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Finance Analytics, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Finance, Reporting, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and business metrics.

Required Skills

Must Have

• Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • Power Query
  • Advanced Formulas
  • Data Modeling
  • Macros/VBA (preferred)
  • Dashboard Development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial modeling and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work with large datasets and deliver accurate insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Power BI knowledge and dashboard development experience will be a significant advantage.
• Experience with reporting automation and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.

Competencies

• Analytical mindset
• Business acumen
• Results-oriented approach
• Ownership and accountability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

What We Are Looking For

A proactive finance professional who can combine strong financial knowledge with data analytics skills to drive business decisions, improve reporting efficiency, and provide meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.