Team Member - Finance & Accounts

Job Objective To drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis by providing data-driven insights, improving financial visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making through advanced analytics and emerging AI-enabled tools. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Budgeting - Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. - Prepare detailed financial models to support business decisions and growth strategies. - Monitor budget vs actual performance and highlight key variances. Financial Analysis & Reporting - Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management. - Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations. - Track key financial KPIs such as revenue, margins, cost drivers, and profitability. Business Partnering - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, procurement) to understand business drivers. - Provide financial insights to support pricing, cost optimization, and investment decisions. - Support leadership with scenario planning and decision-making analysis. Cost Control & Performance Monitoring - Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvement initiatives. - Monitor operational and overhead costs to ensure adherence to budgets. - Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. AI & Digital Finance Initiatives - Leverage AI-based tools for financial forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. - Drive automation of reporting processes using BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) and AI-enabled platforms. - Utilize data analytics and machine learning concepts to enhance financial insights. - Work on integrating finance systems with digital tools to improve data accuracy and decision speed. Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to accounting standards, financial policies, and internal controls. - Support audit processes and ensure accurate financial documentation. - Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in financial systems. Core Competencies - Strong financial modeling and analytical skills - Business acumen and commercial understanding - Data analytics and visualization capability - Attention to detail and accuracy - Stakeholder management and communication - Problem-solving and strategic thinking AI / Digital Competencies - Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts in finance (forecasting, predictive analytics) - Exposure to tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python (basic), or advanced Excel automation - Understanding of data visualization and dashboarding - Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) - Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights Educational Qualification - Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory - Additional certification in Data Analytics / Finance Automation / AI (preferred) Experience - 4–7 years (for Analyst/Senior Analyst) in FP&A, financial planning, or business finance roles