Finance Analyst
Weekday AI ยท India ยท โน200Kโโน500K/yr
Technology, Information and Internet ยท 11-50 employees
About the role
The Finance Analyst will assist in preparing financial reports, analyzing data, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. They will also perform variance analysis, maintain financial documentation, and collaborate with various business teams to ensure data accuracy.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong understanding of financial principles and analytical tools are required.
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Experience: 0+ yrs
Location: India
Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Analyst to join our finance team. This role is ideal for candidates with 0โ2 years of experience who have a strong foundation in finance, accounting, financial analysis, and business fundamentals. The Finance Analyst will support day-to-day financial activities, analyze financial data, prepare reports, and assist in developing insights that support business and financial decision-making.
The ideal candidate should have strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in the Finance domain. You should be comfortable working with financial data, spreadsheets, reports, and basic financial models while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilitiesโข Assist in preparing and analyzing financial reports, management reports, and periodic financial statements.
- Collect, organize, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Perform variance analysis to identify differences between actual financial performance and budgets or forecasts.
- Assist in tracking revenue, expenses, costs, cash flows, and other key financial metrics.
- Prepare Excel-based financial models, dashboards, MIS reports, and analytical summaries.
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
- Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and transaction reviews where required.
- Conduct financial and business research to support internal analysis and decision-making.
- Identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential issues in financial data and escalate them appropriately.
- Work closely with accounting, finance, operations, and other business teams to gather and validate financial information.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure financial data is properly organized and updated.
- Support senior finance team members with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.
Must-Have Skillsโข Strong understanding of the Finance domain, including basic financial analysis, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Good understanding of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, revenue, expenses, and financial metrics.
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, PivotTables, and basic data analysis.
- Ability to interpret financial data and convert it into meaningful insights.
- Basic understanding of financial modeling and financial planning concepts.
- Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with large datasets while maintaining accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
Good-to-Have Skillsโข Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or MIS reporting.
- Familiarity with accounting or ERP software.
- Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other data-analysis tools.
- Understanding of financial ratios and business performance indicators.
- Internship or academic project experience involving finance, accounting, investment analysis, or business analytics.
Education & Experienceโข Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 0โ2 years of relevant experience in finance, financial analysis, accounting, or a related domain.
- Fresh graduates with strong academic knowledge and relevant internships/projects are encouraged to apply.
What Weโre Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, financially aware, and eager to learn. The candidate should demonstrate strong ownership, accuracy, and curiosity while developing practical expertise across financial analysis and business finance.