Commercial Finance & Planning Analyst

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 4–7 Years
Band: BPO 3/4
Work Mode: Work From Office (5 Days)
Shift: ANZ Shift

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused FP&A Commercial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. The role involves partnering with business stakeholders to deliver financial insights, develop financial models, analyze business performance, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, along with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing activities, including accrual preparation, financial reporting, variance analysis, and management commentary.

• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly financial and business performance reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.

• Perform financial modelling and business case analysis to support strategic business decisions.

• Analyze financial results, identify business trends, and highlight performance gaps and risks.

• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational improvements.

• Monitor financial and operational KPIs and provide actionable recommendations.

• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to improve financial reporting and business performance monitoring.

• Drive reporting automation and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Ensure financial data accuracy, governance, and compliance with internal financial controls.

• Present financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

• Financial Reporting and Management Reporting.

• Budgeting and Forecasting.

• Variance Analysis.

• Financial Performance Analysis.

• Strong understanding of P&L management and financial metrics.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and financial modelling. Knowledge of Macros is preferred.

• Power BI dashboard development and reporting.

• SAP, preferably SAP FI/CO.

• Financial planning and analysis tools.

• ERP reporting systems.

• PowerPoint and data visualization.

• Financial modelling, trend analysis, and business case analysis.

Functional & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to influence business decisions through data-backed recommendations.

• Strong presentation and business partnering capabilities.

• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet SLAs and reporting deadlines.

• Professional written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner.

Eligibility Criteria

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, or Financial Analysis.

• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.

• Experience in financial modelling and business case analysis for management decision support.

• Understanding of business drivers and commercial performance metrics.

• Hands-on experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting.

• Positive attitude and willingness to support business requirements.

• Flexibility to work in ANZ shifts and extended working hours when required.

Work Requirements

• Location: Kolkata.

• Work Mode: 5 days Work From Office, with limited exceptions as per business requirements.

• Shift: ANZ shift.

• Flexible working hours based on business needs.

Important Screening Information

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for profile creation.

Candidates with strong FP&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting experience are encouraged to apply.