FP&A – Senior Process Associate

Location: Chennai
Experience: 3–5 Years
Band: BPO 2/3
Salary: Up to ₹9 LPA
Industry: Banking, Financial Services & Corporate Finance
Function: Finance & Accounting – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Summary

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Senior Process Associate to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis activities. The ideal candidate will have strong corporate finance knowledge, advanced MS Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and financial planning tools such as Hyperion and Oracle EPM.

The candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing management reports, identifying financial trends, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions and improve financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and periodic forecasting processes.

• Perform financial analysis, budget-versus-actual comparisons, and variance reporting.

• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and financial trends.

• Extract, validate, reconcile, and manage financial data using Oracle ERP and related systems.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, dashboards, and management information system (MIS) reports.

• Utilize advanced MS Excel, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, and Smart View for financial reporting and analysis.

• Work with business stakeholders to understand financial performance, investigate variances, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Analyze Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements to support business planning.

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Identify process improvement opportunities, enhance reporting accuracy, and support automation initiatives.

• Present financial findings and insights to stakeholders to support informed business decisions.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, reporting standards, and data governance requirements.

Required Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Financial Modeling and Analysis

• Financial and Variance Analysis

• Advanced MS Excel

• Oracle ERP

• Hyperion / Oracle EPM / Smart View

• Financial Reporting and MIS

• Data Management and Reconciliation

• P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Analysis

• Power BI and Financial Dashboards

• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management

• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving

• Communication and Presentation Skills

• Process Improvement and Data Accuracy

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3).

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related quantitative field.

• MBA in Finance, CPA, or CFA qualification is an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and financial planning tools is preferred.

• Experience in financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.

• Strong proficiency in advanced MS Excel and financial data analysis.

• Experience with Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Smart View, or Power BI will be an advantage.

Candidate Eligibility

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to interpret complex financial information. The candidate should be comfortable working with enterprise finance systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering accurate financial insights within tight deadlines.

Interested candidates with relevant FP&A experience and strong Oracle ERP, Excel, budgeting, and forecasting skills are encouraged to apply.