Senior Finance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

1. Record to Report (R2R)

• Manage the end-to-end Record to Report process.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain financial records and ensure timely reporting.

2. General Ledger (GL) Management

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Review journal entries and ensure appropriate accounting treatments.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Ensure chart of accounts integrity and financial accuracy.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support annual budgeting and strategic financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance and business trends.
• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and presentations.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.

4. Operational Planning

• Collaborate with business functions to develop operational budgets and plans.
• Evaluate operational costs and resource utilization.
• Support business expansion, cost optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Monitor performance against operational targets.

5. Forecasting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.
• Analyze business drivers impacting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Update forecasts based on market conditions and operational changes.
• Present forecast assumptions and risks to management.

6. Variance Analysis

• Conduct detailed variance analysis between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and performance gaps.
• Explain key variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support management reviews with meaningful financial insights.

7. Audit Support

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and recommendations.
• Assist in implementing audit observations and process improvements.

8. Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support consolidation and reporting activities.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports for stakeholders.

9. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Support tax, financial, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain adequate documentation and internal controls.
• Monitor adherence to company policies and risk management guidelines.

10. Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
• Support banking operations, payment processing, and fund management.
• Assist in cash forecasting and treasury reporting.
• Coordinate with banking partners and internal stakeholders on treasury activities.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Accounting, Finance, and Financial Reporting.
• Experience in R2R, General Ledger, FP&A, and Financial Analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Understanding of financial controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• CA/CMA/CPA/MBA (Finance) preferred.
• Relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or Controllership functions.

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Senior Finance Analyst and apply now!

Contact

Keerthana Naidu

keerthana.naidu@zf-lifetec.com