- Location
- Chennai, IN, India
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Senior Financial Analyst - Site Operations will partner with site leadership to drive financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. Through forecasting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, this role will identify opportunities to enhance profitability, optimize costs, and contribute to the overall success of the site.
General Responsibilities
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify and analyze trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis
• Identify and report changes in methods and materials
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of reports and tools
• Analyze the market and identify opportunities for growth and potential risks
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Additional Responsibilities:
- Partner with site leadership to drive financial performance and operational decisions.
- Lead monthly close, reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, spending, and inventory performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Develop KPIs and provide insights to improve business results.
- Evaluate capital investments and cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure inventory accuracy, financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Track productivity savings and drive reporting process improvements through automation and standardization.
Additional Qualifications:
- 5+ years of finance, FP&A, accounting, or manufacturing finance experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain teams.
- Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial analysis.
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar).
- Strong analytical, business partnering, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights.
- Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence experience preferred.
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