Senior FP&A Analyst

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

The Senior FP&A (Systems & Reporting) Analyst is responsible for executing and maintaining routine financial planning and analysis processes, including preparing financial models, performing data consolidation and initial analysis, and supporting the creation of forecasts and financial reports within dedicated financial systems. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of recurring financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making by business leaders and cross-functional teams

Note: The role requires the person to work in hybrid work model with 3-4 days working from Mumbai (Goregaon) office. 

What will you do:

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting Support: Support the maintenance of financial models and assist in the generation of forecasts for budgeting and planning cycles within financial systems. Analyse historical trends and provide data for planning cycles.
• Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis: Produce regular and ad hoc financial reports for leadership. Conduct initial variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, identifying discrepancies and supporting explanations
• Data Collection & Management: Efficiently gather and consolidate data from multiple financial systems (e.g., Workday, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights), with a particular focus on recurring revenue data and cost drivers. Perform routine analysis to support decision-making on revenue, cost, and profitability
• System & Process Optimisation: Actively support the implementation and enhancement of FP&A tools, particularly Adaptive Insights, focusing on budget upload processes and efficient report creation. Identify and implement ways to streamline reporting, improve data accuracy, and ensure timeliness of recurring financial information
• Budget Upload and Maintenance: Manage the accurate and timely upload of budget data into financial planning systems and ensure data integrity for ongoing reporting and analysis.
• Business Partnership (Operational Focus): Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand their data and reporting needs, providing routine analytical support for operational finance
• Report Creation and Standardisation: Develop and maintain standard reporting templates within FP&A systems to ensure consistency and efficiency in data presentation.

• Professional degree: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
• Graduate Program (MBA, MIB or Master's): MBA, CFA, and/or CPA preferred but not required.
• Number of years: 4-6 years of experience focusing on financial systems administration, data management, and report generation within a finance or FP&A function
• Computer skills: 

1. Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
2. Strong working knowledge of financial systems, particularly Adaptive Insights and Netsuite, including budget upload functionalities and report creation concepts.

• Other knowledge/skills: 

1. Operational understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes.

2. Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial reporting.

3. Knowledge of recurring revenue accounting and reporting concepts.

4. Clear and concise communication skills for collaborating on data needs and system processes.

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

• We offer an amazing culture and comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits so that employees can focus on helping customers reach our vision for them: the Effective Enterprise.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation
• The collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done
• Our employees tell us they love working for a global organization focused on collaboration, teamwork and customer outcomes.
• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.