We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst – Financial Reporting to drive the close-to-report process and deliver high-quality financial reporting for both local management and global stakeholders. The role is responsible for month-end close governance, including trial balance and financial statement review, P&L and balance sheet analytics, balance sheet substantiation/roll-forwards, and clear variance commentary to explain performance drivers. The position prepares and coordinates monthly/quarterly reporting packs, cash forecast reporting, and timely global reporting submissions (e.g., Hyperion), ensuring consistency, control compliance. Close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, FP&A, and cross-functional finance teams is essential to resolve reporting issues, strengthen controls, and continuously improve reporting accuracy and turnaround times within a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities
1) Month-End Close Governance & Financials Reporting Delivery
• Own the month-end close governance, calendar, and readiness; drive timely completion of close activities with clear accountability and escalation.
• Review trial balance and key movements across P&L and Balance Sheet; ensure appropriate substantiation, correct accounting treatment, and quality of results.
• Prepare/review monthly reporting packs, including commentary and insights, present key drivers, risks, and actions to Local Management.
• Prepare, review, and analyze cash flow forecasts to support optimal liquidity; identify potential shortfalls and coordinate reviews with FP&A and Treasury.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements and reporting packs in Hyperion (and other reporting systems, as applicable).

2) Stakeholder Management & Unit Count Reconciliation
• Lead cross-functional coordination with Business Development and Legal to reconcile Unit Counts; ensure a robust audit trail, clear definitions, and disciplined cut-offs.
• Own communications, timelines, and deliverables for Unit Count submissions to Local Management and Global External Reporting stakeholders.

3) Analysis, Controls, and Audit Readiness
• Lead Balance Sheet roll-forwards and variance analysis; ensure timely investigation and closure of exceptions with process owners.
• Drive P&L variance analytics and storytelling; challenge assumptions, ensure accurate explanations, and translate results into actionable insights.
• Maintain a strong control environment: ensure reconciliations, approvals, and documentation meet internal control and audit requirements.

4) Global Reporting Support & Continuous Improvement
• Coordinate representation letters, supporting schedules, and other corporate reporting requirements; ensure completeness, consistency, and on-time submissions.
• Identify and execute process improvements to strengthen close and reporting (standard templates, checklists, automation, root-cause fixes).
 

Minimum Requirements: 
Education
• Chartered Accountant (CA).
Experience
• 5–6 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting/month-end close, and variance analysis; experience in a multinational and/or shared services environment preferred.
• Experience managing close timelines, driving cross-functional dependencies, and performing quality/compliance reviews of reporting deliverables.
Technical Skills
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal control principles, with the ability to maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Strong capability in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations/roll-forwards, analytical reviews, and management reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERPs (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and consolidation/reporting tools (Hyperion Financial Management preferred); ability to troubleshoot data and reporting issues.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial modeling.
Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to clearly explain variances, financial drivers, and recommendations to both finance and non-finance partners.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, month-end-driven environment, and to escalate risks early and constructively