Business Analyst Solar

Hi,

We are hiring -

Position:Business Analyst/Sr Business Analyst

Location:
Ahmedabad

Company:
Reputed Infra & Renewable Energy company with 3200+ employee strength
Department:
Green Energy Division Enterprise Project Management Office

Mandatory - Renewable energy/Solar/wind/power Sector experience

Position Overview

The 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 Chart

• CEO
• Head EPMO
• Business Analyst

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Project Controls

2. Develop, maintain, and analyze project-level and portfolio-level CAPEX schedules and financial data

3. Track actuals vs. budget, cost-to-complete, and provide input for financial models
4. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles with variance and risk analysis
5. Manage Purchase Order processes, resolve issues, and prepare financial status reports
6. Integrate financial data with construction schedules and procurement plans to assess KPIs

7. Support earned value management (EVM), scheduling, and change control

8. Business & Financial Analysis

9. Create solution presentations, financial models, executive summaries, and analytical reports for management, investors, and partners

10. Prepare project-specific financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow Statements) to forecast revenue, cost, profit, investor IRR, and payback period
11. Collect project-specific information from clients and prepare Project Information Sheets for internal and external stakeholders
12. Conduct sensitivity, scenario, and profitability analysis for new projects, tenders, and investments

13. Support the preparation of board reports, investor decks, and bid submissions

14. Cross-Functional Finance Partnering

15. Work closely with Land, Project, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to analyze business performance and forecast outcomes

16. Act as the financial voice in cross-functional decision-making

17. Track and evaluate function-level KPIs, ROI, and spend efficiency

18. Data-Driven Insights & Reporting

19. Develop and automate dashboards and reports using Power BI, SQL, and Excel to monitor business metrics

20. Leverage ERP systems to consolidate financial, procurement, and project data

21. Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and optimized workflows

22. Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

23. Support annual business planning and monthly forecasting across multiple verticals

24. Analyze budget adherence, spend efficiency, and revenue projections

25. Evaluate cash flow, cost trends, and profitability at project and corporate levels

26. Cost Optimization & Profitability Tracking

27. Conduct unit economics and margin analysis across projects, geographies, and business units

28. Identify cost optimization and savings opportunities in procurement, logistics, and operations

29. Strategic Projects & International Exposure

30. Support business initiatives such as new product launches, pricing strategy, AMC program analytics, and vendor optimization

31. Prepare business cases and investment justifications for management review
32. Travel internationally to participate in reviews, due diligence, and partner meetings

33. Understand cross-cultural business practices and incorporate global best practices into analysis and reporting

34. Governance & Process Improvement

35. Ensure compliance with company policies, reporting standards, and project controls protocols

36. Assist in developing standardized templates, reporting dashboards, and cost structures
37. Continuously improve project controls, data management, and financial tracking systems

Qualifications

• BBA / MBA in Marketing & Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 36 years of experience in financial analysis, project controls, or business analytics, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction sectors
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Odoo / MS Dynamics) in project-based environments

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Power BI / Tableau, SQL, and financial modelling
• Strong understanding of project finance, cash flow modelling, and IRR/NPV analysis
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
• Cross-functional collaboration skills with exposure to project execution and finance teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable handling confidential financial information

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to utility-scale Solar / BESS / Renewable projects
• Understanding of construction project accounting, EPC workflows, and cost control systems
• Familiarity with PPA structures, and CAPEX/OPEX optimization
• Prior experience in investor reporting, project tenders, and financial model preparation
• Regards,
• Neha Khandelwal