Senior Financial Analyst

5 - 10 years

8.0 - 15.0 Lacs P.A.

Chennai

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Skills Required

FPABudgeting And ForecastingFinancial Planning And AnalysisVariance AnalysisBudgetingSAAS

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This mid-level role is pivotal in building a robust financial framework that supports the company growth and aligns with our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and model building, preferably in software companies with multinational operations. A strong understanding of SaaS pricing structures, revenue models, and surplus management is essential. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Develop detailed financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability. Build and manage the annual budgeting process, aligning with company goals. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to leadership. 2. Pricing and Revenue Models: Design scalable and competitive SaaS pricing structures tailored to various markets. Conduct market research to analyze customer segmentation and price sensitivity. Optimize subscription pricing to enhance customer lifetime value (CLTV) and reduce churn. 3. Strategic Financial Modeling: Create scenario-based models for new product launches and regional expansion plans. Assess ROI for strategic initiatives, including AI-powered features and market penetration strategies. 4. Budget Management and Variance Analysis: Track and report budget performance, including variance analysis against forecasts. Collaborate with regional teams to consolidate budgets and ensure consistency. 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to align financial goals with operational objectives. Support leadership with data-driven insights for decision-making at both strategic and operational levels. 6. Compliance and Reporting: Support the finance team in consolidating regional financial data into unified reports. Ensure adherence to global standards (e.g., IFRS/US GAAP) in financial modeling and reporting. Qualifications Education: MBA in Finance or a related field (mandatory). Experience: 5+ years in financial planning and analysis, preferably in SaaS companies or multinational organizations. Proven expertise in pricing models, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling. Strong knowledge of SaaS metrics such as ARPU, CAC, CLTV, and churn. Experience with financial tools like Power BI, Tableau, or ERP systems (Odoo preferred). Solid understanding of multi-currency financial operations and compliance. Key Skills Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling) and data visualization tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and regions. Preferred Experience Worked in companies with operations across the U.S., UAE, Malaysia, and India. Background in handling financial planning for high-growth SaaS companies. Familiarity with surplus management and subscription revenue optimization.

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