Senior Analyst, FP&A

Job Description:

The Senior Analyst, FP&A will be based in Chennai, India. In this position, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Project Finance. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

Revenue Forecasting & Planning

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve revenue forecasting models across regions, customers, and product lines.
• Apply Percentage-of-Completion (POC) revenue accounting methodologies to accurately model and forecast revenue.
• Partner with sales, operations, and finance teams to align on forecasts, risks, opportunities, and upside scenarios.
• Perform variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior periods, clearly identifying key business drivers and risks.
• Inventory Forecasting & Management
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across global warehouses and manufacturing sites, recommending actions to optimize working capital.
• Partner with supply chain, demand planning, and operations teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce excess and obsolescence.
• Support monthly and quarterly inventory roll-forwards, reconciliations, and related reporting.

Reporting & Analytics

• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting for revenue and inventory KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and days on hand.
• Leverage BI tools to automate reporting and enhance visibility into business performance.
• Present clear, concise, and actionable insights to finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc business reviews with strong financial storytelling.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Partnership
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to sales, supply chain, and operations teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Influence decision-making by translating complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes, systems, and analytical rigor.

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required.
• Min 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, finance analytics, or related roles.
• Strong preference for experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operationally complex, global environments.
• Demonstrated success in revenue and inventory forecasting, ideally within a matrixed organization.
• Extensive experience partnering cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy and business outcomes.
• Advanced expertise in financial modelling and analysis with expert-level proficiency in Excel.
• Strong experience with BI and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Access, or similar platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) revenue accounting and forecasting methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and forecasting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, and related enterprise platforms.
• Flexible to work in US time zone.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively across global time zones.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in revenue forecasting, inventory forecasting, or finance roles supporting global supply chain or sales organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive forecasting accuracy and influence operational decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global organization

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