Associate- Technology Finance

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Your Team Responsibilities : MSCI is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Finance professional to join our Technology & Data function in Mumbai. This is a high-impact role that supports the largest function within MSCI, driving strategic financial planning, investment governance, and business transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an agile finance partner who brings analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management expertise to help shape and deliver the financial strategy

Your Key Responsibilities : Expense & P&L Management : Manage EBIT expenses for the Technology & Data function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Financial Planning & Analysis : Lead budgeting, forecasting, and in-depth variance analysis to provide insights and recommend corrective actions.

Capital Budgeting : Implement a disciplined capital budget allocation framework, ensuring effective prioritization and ROI tracking.

Business Partnership : Act as a finance partner to business leaders, managing periodic P&L reviews, providing actionable insights, shape new investment opportunities and initiatives.

Cost Optimization : Drive cost reduction strategies and operational efficiencies across the Technology & Data organization.

Transformation & Analytics : Champion business transformation by leveraging AI tools, Power BI dashboards, and other analytical platforms.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel : CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.

4-7 Years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or technology finance roles.

Strong understanding of capital budgeting, investment governance, automations and cost optimization methodologies.

Proven experience working in a global matrix organization with senior leadership exposure.

Proficient in financial modelling, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools e.g. Power BI.

Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Exposure to AI and digital transformation initiatives will be advantageous

About MSCI : What we offer you

Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership / union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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