IT Finance Business Analyst

Job Description

The most popular ones are - Building capabilities that address a market need, basis our ongoing research effort. Solving a specific use case for a current or potential client based on challenges on-ground. Developing new systems that help be a better employer and a better partner to clients. All of these need the best of minds to work on them day-to-day; and we do exactly that! Your contribution to organization development is as important as outward facing consulting. We are invested in both, employee growth and client success! Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with finance and IT teams toensure adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and ITGC (IT GeneralControls) compliance requirements, supporting audit readiness and controleffectiveness. Analyze and document business processes,including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL),financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, Segregation ofDuties (SOD) and claims processing, to identify improvement opportunities,risks and recommend control enhancements. Support and facilitate the implementation andcontinuous improvement of Go-To-Market (GTM) and Gross-to-Net (G2N)sales processes to track revenue leakages (after giving effect of Tradepromo/retailor margins etc.), ensuring alignment with business objectives, seamlessintegration with finance systems and regulatory standards. Translate business requirements into functionaland technical specifications for IT tools, ensuring segregation of duties (SOD)compliance. Lead the analysis of claims processing workflowsto identify inefficiencies, propose automation opportunities, and developstrategies to enhance operational effectiveness. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders,especially internal IT teams or external Vendors/Auditors, for solution design,system testing, and deployment of finance-related applications to gatherrequirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, andsupport solution design and deployment. Monitor compliance metrics, controleffectiveness, system performance, identify bottlenecks, and contribute tocontinuous improvement initiatives for finance operations, preparing reportsand dashboards for senior management and audit teams. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), developtest cases, and manage defect resolution to ensure high-quality systemimplementations. Facilitate and assist in training and awarenessprograms related to compliance, governance, and process improvements within thefinance and IT landscape, onboarding, and post-implementation support to driveadoption of new tools and processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives byleveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to supportdecision-making. Ensure all deployed IT solutions align with business goals, compliance standards, and CPG industry best practices. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor degree in finance, Accounting,Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field. 4-6 years of core experience in finance businesspartnering, IT compliance, or business analysis within the CPG/FMCG sector or IT/consultingengagements with CPG clients. Strong understanding and practical experiencewith SOX compliance , ITGC Framework , and segregation of duties(SOD) principles/frameworks, other finance processes, including reporting,budgeting, accounting, treasury, and claims processing. Proven experience supporting GTM and G2N processes in the context of Finance, Supply Chain and Sales operations. Experience analysing and optimising claimsprocessing workflows, working in Agile or hybrid project methodologies. Proven ability to work collaboratively withfinance, IT, and audit teams. Excellent communication, documentation, analytical,problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to liaise between financeand IT teams. Proficiency in business analytics tools (e.g.,Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and process documentation software. Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle,or similar) and their role in compliance and finance operations is preferred. Desired Skills &Competencies Familiarity with modern finance tools such asSAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, Anaplan, or Power BI. Exposure to data visualization, robotic processautomation (RPA), or cloud-based finance platforms. Understanding of change management principles tosupport user adoption and process transitions. Prior experience with claims processing systemsor automation in the CPG industry. Detail-oriented with a strong focus oncompliance and governance. Ability to interpret complex regulatoryrequirements and translate them into actionable business processes. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonalskills. Proactive mindset with a continuous improvementapproach. Ability to manage multiple priorities anddeliver within deadlines. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixedorganization. Flexibility to collaborate with cross-functionaland global teams, accommodating different time zones as needed