Senior Finance Analyst

End Date

Friday 17 July 2026

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Job Description Summary

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst - Grade C
Department: Finance – LTC Finance
Reporting To LTC Finance Manager
Location: Hyderabad Technology Centre
Role Purpose
The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and control of financial information within their assigned area. The role has a strong focus on General Ledger (GL) oversight, quality assurance of financial transactions, and delivery of timely, accurate financial reporting.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Finance Analyst provides technical expertise, reviews and challenges journals and reconciliations, supports period end close, and acts as a key point of contact for accounting queries. The role also supports continuous improvement of finance processes and provides guidance to junior colleagues, contributing to a strong control environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

General Ledger Ownership & Financial Control 

• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of General Ledger balances within assigned areas 

• Ensure financial transactions are recorded in line with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls 

• Review, challenge, and approve journal entries, ensuring appropriate support and rationale 

Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Assurance 

• Provide oversight and review of balance sheet and account reconciliations 

• Challenge reconciling items, ensure timely resolution, and assess adequacy of supporting evidence 

• Escalate control issues, risks, or unusual items appropriately 

Period‑End Close & Reporting 

• Take an active role in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes 

• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear explanations for movements in GL balances 

• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial reports for senior stakeholders 

• Support audit activity by providing explanations, analysis, and documentation as required 

Stakeholder Management & Advisory 

• Act as a subject‑matter contact for accounting and GL‑related queries 

• Provide clear guidance to operational teams on accounting treatment and data quality 

• Build effective working relationships across Finance and wider business teams 

Continuous Improvement & Development 

• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes, and efficiency 

• Support documentation and maintenance of finance procedures 

• Provide guidance, review, and informal coaching to junior analysts and new starters 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

Essential 

• 3–6 years’ experience in Finance function 

• Strong technical understanding of financial accounting principles and General Ledger processes 

• Proven experience working in a finance, accounting, or financial control environment 

• Ability to apply professional judgement and challenge financial information constructively 

• Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis and issue investigation 

• High attention to detail with the ability to see broader financial impacts 

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities during reporting cycles 

• Advanced Excel capability 

• Ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate daily execution 

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills 

Desirable 

• Progress toward or completion of a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline 

• Experience with financial systems or ERP platforms (Oracle desirable) 

• Exposure to audit processes or regulatory reporting