Senior Financial Analyst-Financial Planning and Analysis

3 weeks ago

Chennai, India iLink Digital Full time

Key Responsibilities

P&L Forecasting

  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L forecasts.
  • Consolidate revenue, cost, and margin inputs from business units into forecasting models.
  • Support detailed variance analysis vs. actuals, budget, and prior forecasts.
  • Run scenario and sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of changes in key drivers.
  • Maintain forecast models, ensuring accuracy and continuous improvements.

Cash Flow Forecasting

  • Support short-term (weekly/monthly) and long-term cash flow forecasting activities.
  • Track and analyze cash inflows (collections, project billings) and outflows (vendor payments, payroll, etc.).
  • Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Payables, and Treasury teams to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Prepare working capital reports highlighting DSO, payables cycle, and liquidity risks.

M&A ROI Tracking

  • Maintain and update ROI tracking tables for acquired entities.
  • Monitor post-integration financial performance against planned ROI targets.
  • Provide variance analysis and highlight risks/opportunities in M&A outcomes.
  • Support leadership with insights for future M&A decision-making.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare regular forecast decks and dashboards for management review.
  • Highlight key financial trends, risks, and opportunities in reporting packs.
  • Assist in preparing materials for leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders.
  • Support ad-hoc analysis requests on revenue, margin, liquidity, and business performance.
  • Undertake other ad-hoc financial tasks as required to support business priorities.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CA Inter/MBA Finance preferred).
  • Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting/forecasting tools.
  • Exposure to M&A financials, ROI evaluation, and integration tracking is a plus.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

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