Business Analyst Solar

Hi,We are hiring -Position:Business Analyst/Sr Business AnalystLocation: AhmedabadCompany: Reputed Infra & Renewable Energy company with 3200+ employee strength Department: Green Energy Division Enterprise Project Management OfficeMandatory - Renewable energy/Solar/wind/power Sector experiencePosition OverviewThe organization is driving a major renewable energy expansion with a target of 3 GW Solar and 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The Business Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, data analysis, solution presentations, and stakeholder communicationbridging project execution, corporate finance, and business strategy. This role combines analytical strength, financial modelling, and business insight with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with internal teams, investors, and external stakeholders.Organization ChartCEOHead EPMOBusiness AnalystKey Responsibilities1. Financial Planning & Project ControlsDevelop, maintain, and analyze project-level and portfolio-level CAPEX schedules and financial dataTrack actuals vs. budget, cost-to-complete, and provide input for financial modelsSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles with variance and risk analysisManage Purchase Order processes, resolve issues, and prepare financial status reportsIntegrate financial data with construction schedules and procurement plans to assess KPIsSupport earned value management (EVM), scheduling, and change control2. Business & Financial AnalysisCreate solution presentations, financial models, executive summaries, and analytical reports for management, investors, and partnersPrepare project-specific financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow Statements) to forecast revenue, cost, profit, investor IRR, and payback periodCollect project-specific information from clients and prepare Project Information Sheets for internal and external stakeholdersConduct sensitivity, scenario, and profitability analysis for new projects, tenders, and investmentsSupport the preparation of board reports, investor decks, and bid submissions3. Cross-Functional Finance PartneringWork closely with Land, Project, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to analyze business performance and forecast outcomesAct as the financial voice in cross-functional decision-makingTrack and evaluate function-level KPIs, ROI, and spend efficiency4. Data-Driven Insights & ReportingDevelop and automate dashboards and reports using Power BI, SQL, and Excel to monitor business metricsLeverage ERP systems to consolidate financial, procurement, and project dataCollaborate with IT and vendors to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and optimized workflows5. Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance AnalysisSupport annual business planning and monthly forecasting across multiple verticalsAnalyze budget adherence, spend efficiency, and revenue projectionsEvaluate cash flow, cost trends, and profitability at project and corporate levels6. Cost Optimization & Profitability TrackingConduct unit economics and margin analysis across projects, geographies, and business unitsIdentify cost optimization and savings opportunities in procurement, logistics, and operations7. Strategic Projects & International ExposureSupport business initiatives such as new product launches, pricing strategy, AMC program analytics, and vendor optimizationPrepare business cases and investment justifications for management reviewTravel internationally to participate in reviews, due diligence, and partner meetingsUnderstand cross-cultural business practices and incorporate global best practices into analysis and reporting8. Governance & Process ImprovementEnsure compliance with company policies, reporting standards, and project controls protocolsAssist in developing standardized templates, reporting dashboards, and cost structuresContinuously improve project controls, data management, and financial tracking systemsQualificationsBBA / MBA in Marketing & Finance, Business, Economics, or related fieldMinimum 36 years of experience in financial analysis, project controls, or business analytics, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction sectorsExperience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Odoo / MS Dynamics) in project-based environmentsSkills & CompetenciesAdvanced skills in MS Excel, Power BI / Tableau, SQL, and financial modellingStrong understanding of project finance, cash flow modelling, and IRR/NPV analysisExcellent analytical, presentation, and communication abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlinesCross-functional collaboration skills with exposure to project execution and finance teamsDetail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable handling confidential financial informationPreferred ExperienceExposure to utility-scale Solar / BESS / Renewable projectsUnderstanding of construction project accounting, EPC workflows, and cost control systemsFamiliarity with PPA structures, and CAPEX/OPEX optimizationPrior experience in investor reporting, project tenders, and financial model preparationRegards,Neha Khandelwal