Finance Associate - Level II

The Finance Associate – Level III to Level II performs both basic and advanced financial analyses and reporting to support management decision-making. This role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations while ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and effective financial governance. The position operates with minimal supervision and plays a key role in driving financial insights, process improvements, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present periodic financial reports for management, highlighting key insights, areas of concern, and follow-up actions.
• Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial data to assist departmental budgets and forecasts, and explain expense variances to improve cost control and spending awareness.
• Perform detailed product and manufacturing cost analysis, identifying cost drivers and opportunities for efficiency improvement.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including purchase requisitions, invoice reconciliation, supplier payments, and check requests.
• Handle direct tax workings, ensuring accurate computation and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Respond to queries related to monthly financial performance and budget data.
• Generate ad hoc reports and contribute to special projects as required.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Action Oriented – Demonstrates urgency, energy, and initiative in tackling challenges.
• Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, concise communication tailored to different audiences.
• Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers value-driven solutions.
• Decision Quality – Makes sound, timely decisions based on data and insights.
• Instills Trust – Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Nimble Learning – Continuously learns and adapts through experience.
• Values Differences – Embraces diverse perspectives and fosters inclusion.

• Financial Analysis: Strong ability to interpret financial data, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Financial Reporting: Expertise in preparing and presenting financial reports aligned with compliance standards.
• Inventory Accounting: Knowledge of inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting practices.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Understanding of statutory requirements, audits, and governance frameworks.
• Systems & Tools: Experience with financial systems and data management tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).

• Preferred: B.COM & M COM/ MBA Finance/ CA Inter/ CMA Inter