Business Finance Analyst

Role Overview We are looking for a Business Finance Analyst with an MBA in Finance and 3–5 years of relevant experience to support financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and business decision-making. The role will work closely with Sales, Delivery, Operations, and Business Unit leadership to provide financial insights, identify profitability improvement opportunities, and support commercial decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and Excel skills, combined with the ability to understand business drivers and translate financial data into meaningful business insights. Key Responsibilities 1. Revenue Forecasting & Variance Analysis · Own the monthly revenue projection process by coordinating and consolidating inputs from Sales, Delivery, Operations, and other relevant teams. · Analyze actual performance against forecast and budget, identify key variances, and provide clear explanations and business insights. · Maintain forecasting models and ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly projections. 2. Margin & P&L Management · Perform monthly margin variance analysis against forecast and identify key drivers impacting profitability. · Prepare the Monthly P&L / Business Finance deck for presentation to Business Unit leadership and other stakeholders. · Provide actionable insights on revenue, cost, margin, utilization, and profitability trends. · Highlight emerging risks and opportunities requiring management attention. 3. Commercial & Pricing Support · Partner with Sales and Delivery teams to develop and evaluate pricing strategies across multiple customers. · Support commercial proposals and pricing decisions by analyzing revenue potential, cost structures, margins, and deal profitability. · Develop financial models and scenarios to support new business opportunities and customer decisions. · Track actual performance against commercial assumptions after deal implementation. 4. Margin Improvement & Cost Optimization · Identify margin leakage and profitability gaps across customers, business units, and operational processes. · Develop financial models to assess corrective actions and quantify potential benefits. · Partner with business teams to implement margin-improvement initiatives and track outcomes month over month. · Analyze direct and indirect costs and identify opportunities for better cost management and operational efficiency. 5. Utilization & Operational Analytics · Prepare and maintain the monthly utilization file across relevant business units. · Analyze utilization trends and their impact on revenue, capacity, and profitability. · Work with Operations and Delivery teams to understand key utilization drivers and highlight areas requiring attention. 6. Management Reporting & Ad-hoc Analysis · Maintain a rolling backlog of financial and business analyses requested by leadership. · Provide timely analysis and insights for management queries, business reviews, customer discussions, and strategic initiatives. · Develop dashboards, reports, and financial models to support business decision-making. · Present financial insights in a clear and business-friendly manner to non-finance stakeholders. 7. Costing & Financial Control · Analyze costing across business units and maintain visibility into operational costs. · Track direct and indirect costs, identify cost movements, and investigate significant variances. · Work with relevant teams to validate cost assumptions and ensure accuracy of financial reporting. · Support periodic reviews of cost structures, resource costs, and operational profitability. Requirements Required Qualifications · MBA / PGDM in Finance from a recognized institution. · 3–5 years of relevant experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Reporting, or a similar role. · Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, lookups, data analysis, and financial modeling. · Ability to work with AI tools as required · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. · Ability to work with large datasets and convert financial information into actionable business insights. · Good understanding of P&L, revenue, margins, costing, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability. · Strong communication and presentation skills. · Ability to work effectively with Sales, Delivery, Operations, and senior business stakeholders. Preferred Skills & Attributes · Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational and commercial drivers behind financial results. · Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment. · Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight timelines. · Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the broader business picture. · Proactive approach to identifying issues, opportunities, and improvement areas. · Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and engage with non-finance stakeholders. · Strong ownership mindset with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and business impact. Key Success Measures · Accuracy and timeliness of monthly revenue forecasts. · Quality and insightfulness of variance and P&L analysis. · Effectiveness of commercial and pricing support. · Identification and realization of margin improvement opportunities. · Accuracy of utilization and costing analysis. · Responsiveness to leadership requests and ad-hoc business analysis. · Ability to provide finance insights that support better business decisions.