Sr Lead Business Analyst

Area(s) of responsibility

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Job Description – Business Operations, FP&A & PMO

Position

Business Operations, FP&A & PMO

Experience

8–12 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to lead Business Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Project Management Office (PMO) functions. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, business planning, financial governance, portfolio reporting, and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The individual will work closely with business leaders, delivery teams, finance, sales, HR, and talent acquisition to improve business performance and support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational governance and business performance across practices or business units.

• Track key business KPIs including revenue, utilization, headcount, productivity, and margins.

• Monitor demand pipeline, resource fulfilment, and operational health.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

• Prepare revenue forecasts, margin analysis, and variance reports.

• Track actual performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions.

• Monitor revenue leakage, cost optimization, and profitability metrics.

• Develop financial models and business performance reports to support leadership decisions.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop executive dashboards and MIS reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and business insights.

• Present actionable recommendations to leadership for performance improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Business Leaders, Delivery Heads, Finance, HR, Sales, and Talent Acquisition teams.

• Facilitate governance meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action items.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive execution and business outcomes.

Required Skills

• Business Operations & Governance

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Revenue & Margin Analysis

• PMO & Portfolio Management

• Demand & Resource Planning

• Business Analytics & MIS Reporting

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Power BI/Tableau (preferred)

• Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar PMO tools

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Financial Acumen

• Business Analytics

• Operational Excellence

• Problem Solving

• Stakeholder Management

• Decision Making

• Communication & Presentation Skills

• Collaboration & Teamwork

• Results Orientation