
Senior Financial Analyst
Kaplan Test Prep
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangalore • India
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About the role
- Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages with in-depth variance analysis, identifying root causes and translating findings into actionable insights
- Lead operational cost analysis and margin optimization efforts, tracking key performance metrics and highlighting profitability trends across business segments
- Develop and maintain driver-based forecast models incorporating business assumptions, conducting scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives
- Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts with detailed operational driver assumptions, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Partner proactively with business leaders through regular business review meetings, providing strategic recommendations and decision support
- Design analytical frameworks and dashboards that enable self-service insights, leveraging tools like Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel
- Prepare executive presentations and ad hoc analyses on business initiatives, periodic reporting and performance analysis
- Drive continuous improvement by standardizing processes, simplifying templates, automating manual work, and documenting best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or quantitative field; CA, CMA, CFA or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience in a dynamic corporate environment
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, driver-based forecasting, and scenario planning methodologies
- Solid grasp of financial statements and accounting fundamentals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate financial insights clearly to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
- Advanced Excel proficiency (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables)
- Power Query a plus; experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) strongly preferred
- Experience with Oracle Cloud, SAP, or similar enterprise ERP systems; SQL knowledge a plus
Benefits
- Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
- Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities
- Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingdriver-based forecastingscenario planningvariance analysisbudget preparationperformance metrics trackingadvanced ExcelSQLfinancial statements analysiscost analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical thinkingstrategic recommendationstime managementadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skillsattention to detailprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsCACMACFAMBA