Senior Associate, Finance

Role Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to join our team, specializing in

Management Reporting, Analysis and financial modelling. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in

financial data analysis, reporting, and supporting decision-making processes. Proficiency in advanced

Excel, data visualization, and presentation skills is essential for success in this role.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance Transformation & Process Optimization

● Lead and project manage end-to-end delivery of key finance transformation initiatives across

the group.

● Redesign and implement improvements to core finance processes to enhance automation,

control, and scalability.

● Oversee and drive process improvements through template creations and training across:

○ Month-end close

○ Purchase ledger

○ Order-to-cash

○ Expense management

○ Approval workflows

● Develop and maintain finance templates, forms, and SOPs.

● Design, structure and help create the investor data room to support audits, fundraising, and

due diligence.

● Contribute to project-based financial initiatives with a focus on automation and operational

efficiency.

● Standardize and roll out balance sheet reconciliation templates across the group.

MIS Reporting & Analysis

● Design and roll out maintenance of monthly MIS dashboards to monitor financial

performance, KPIs, and business metrics.

● Create the capabilities to analyze and present financial data, including P&L, budgets,

forecasts, and variance reports.

● Project manage and roll out the timeliness of all management reports, dashboards, and

presentations.

Financial Modeling & Data Management

● Build and manage integrated financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis

and variance analysis.

● Collect, organize, and validate financial and operational data from multiple systems.

● Ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies effectively.

Presentation & Visualization

● Prepare clear and compelling templates for presentations using PowerPoint for internal and

external stakeholders.

● Visualize complex data for decision-making using charts, graphs, and dashboards.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

● Work closely with finance, operations, and cross-functional teams to enhance data flow and

reporting.

● Support audit processes, reconciliations, and other ad-hoc finance projects.

● Upskill and train team members to embed best practices and tools.

Continuous Improvement

● Identify opportunities for streamlining reporting processes and automating manual tasks.

● Stay updated with financial reporting trends, tools, and best practices.

Desired Professional Traits:

● Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.

● Natural problem-solver who can identify process gaps and drive implementation.

● Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

● Clear communicator who can translate complex data into actionable insights.

● Adaptable, curious, and eager to adopt new tools and best practices.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

● Master's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field.

● Additional certification or coursework in Sustainability is a strong plus.

● Proven experience in financial reporting, MIS, and transformation in a scaling or tech environment

of minimum 3 years.

● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, charts, and scenario

tools).

● Strong PowerPoint skills for presentation development.

● Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio is

advantageous.

● Familiarity with accounting softwares like Tally, Bexio, Zoho Books, Xero.

● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

● Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.