Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Assurant India

Financial Analyst supports operational and financial effectiveness by leveraging

activity-based costing methodologies to analyze and improve business performance.

This role is responsible for extracting and analyzing financial and operational data from

various systems, with a focus on resource tracking and reporting.

This position will be based in Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Chennai location in India.

Working Hours – 3:30 PM – 12:30 AM IST

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Develop and maintain reports to support forecasting, trend analysis, and
• performance evaluation.

• Utilize software tools such as Excel, Access, and other databases to compile, manipulate, and format financial and operational data.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial, accounting, and data quality.
• Analyze financial and operational data to assess historical performance and project future outcomes; provide recommendations for budget adjustments and cost-saving opportunities.
• Perform statistical, cost, and financial analyses using data from various internal systems.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Participate in operational meetings to gather insights and support management in evaluating business decisions.
• Apply critical thinking to challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
• Assist operational teams in preparing and managing their budgets.
• Analyze monthly operating variances and summarize key business metrics, comparing actual results to forecasts and plans.
• Prepare and distribute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for projects and initiatives to support strategic decision-making.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, including budgeting,
• forecasting, and data interpretation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience with activity-based costing or resource tracking methodologies
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms
• Experience working in a shared services or multi-site operational environment

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