Senior Financial Analyst-Financial Planning and Analysis
- iLink Digital
- 2 - 5 years
- Chennai
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
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: 25 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.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Finance & AccountingRole Category: FinanceRole: Analyst - Financial Planning & AnalysisEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: iLink DigitalLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Financial Planning And Analysis Cost Analysis Financial Forecasting FPA Financial Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Variance Analysis Financial Modelling
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