Senior Analyst - Finance
WTW Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Senior Analyst will support the finance team by developing automated solutions for data analysis, reporting, and financial processes. Responsibilities include managing MIS reports, financial planning, month-end closures, and account reconciliations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a graduate degree with at least 3 years of experience or be a Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of experience in financial planning and budgeting. Proficiency in automation tools like Excel VBA and Power BI is required.
Full description
About Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential.
About The Team
The team is part of the Finance function, focused on Management Information System reporting, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, month-end closure, reconciliations, and automation-led process improvements.
Job Title:
Senior Analyst – Finance
Role Description:
The Senior Analyst - Finance role will support our finance and budgeting team by developing automated solutions for data analysis, reporting, and financial processes. The role is responsible for various Management Information System (MIS) reports financial planning & analysis, month-end closure activities, account reconciliations, year-end routines and sharing timely report to Senior Management.
Communications and Relationships
Internal: Local Finance, Human Resource, Business Leaders.
External: Global Stakeholders
Behavioral Competencies
Action Oriented; Adaptability; Time Management; Team Collaboration; Problem Solving;
Skills:
- Basic understanding of financial principles and budgeting processes.
- Experience with automation tools or programming languages for data manipulation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Individual contributor with good cross-functional interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and in written.
- Fluent business English essential.
- Information Technology literate knowledge of Microsoft office packages needed.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain automated reporting tools and dashboards for financial data.
- Utilize tools like Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA): Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (Power BI), or other automation software for process improvements.
- Collaborate with finance and Information Technology teams to streamline data flows and improve reporting accuracy Monthly revenue invoicing
- Monthly provision of expenses and year end accruals
- Monitoring & participating in annual budgets and report variances monthly
- Prepare and review process notes whenever required
- Multiple tasking and ability to perform under pressure
- Review monthly / weekly bank reconciliations
- Prepare various Management Information System (MIS) reports with analytical review
- Awareness of local tax laws and banking regulation
- Independently close the month end process
Responsibilities
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Qualifications
Graduate with minimum 3 years' experience in financial Planning, variance Analysis, budgeting, management reporting
Chartered Accountant with minimum 2 years' experience in financial Planning, variance Analysis, budgeting, management reporting
The Application Process
- Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
- Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
- Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team
- Stage 4: Offer and onboarding
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com.
