Senior Lead Analyst - Accounting (FP&A and Accounting)

Responsibilities The role would act as Senior Lead and support Budgeting & Forecasting & reporting team. It would include performing complex analyses and review of tasks along with innovative ideas to improve overall process and be part of team that provides accounting support and solutions to Principal Financial Group. Would be required to work closely with other functions / departments to troubleshoot process related challenges. The candidates ideally need to possess good knowledge of Budgeting & Forecasting and experience of accounting standards, close accounting, budgeting and should be conversant with financial applications and MS Office, will be responsible for reconciling & reviewing of financial transactions and reports/recons. Key Responsibilities: Budgeting & Planning:Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring alignement with corporate financial goals Forecasting: Prepare rolling forecasts by analyzing financial performance & business drivers Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis (Actual Vs Budgeted Vs Forecast) and provides insights into deviations Data Modeling: Create financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions Stakeholder collaboration: Work with department heads, executives to gather financial data and drive performance Reporting: Prepare financial reports, dashboards and presentations for management & other meetings Process Improvement: Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes through automation and best practises Prepare & perform tasks related to preparation of schedules related with financial statements Prepare reports and perform variance analysis of financial statements. Working knowledge of General Ledgers & Balance Sheet Reconcilations Assist & supervise other team members and keep track of day to day deliverables. Coaching & Mentoring Junior team members in the team. Candidate would be working in IST 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm Shift. Qualifications Person with commerce, accounting, finance background/educational qulification; Inter CA/CA/CPA/CMA/ICWAI can apply. 8–10 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Accounting & finance domain. Additional Information Key Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder and customer interactions effectively. Strong customer service orientation and organizational skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to understand complex reconciliations of transactions flowing through multiple systems. Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, along with a strong process improvement mindset and relevant use of AI technology. Strong finance and accounting domain knowledge. Self-starter with curiosity, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership. Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively and learn quickly in a dynamic team environment. Strong collaborator, with the ability to work effectively across accounting, business, IT, and audit teams.