Sr. Financial Analyst
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description Senior Financial Analyst, DC Operations Finance Location : Hyderabad, India
Position Summary The Senior Financial Analyst, DC Operations Finance serves as a key finance business partner supporting Distribution Center (DC) Operations and Supply Chain leadership. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting, labor analytics, operational performance measurement, and strategic decision support across a network of distribution centers. The position provides actionable financial and operational insights that support labor planning, productivity management, cost optimization, S&OP processes, and executive decision-making. This role owns critical forecasting models, KPI reporting tools, and management reporting processes while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to drive improved financial and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead weekly, periodic, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for Distribution Center Operations.
- Lead weekly, periodic, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for Distribution Center Operations.
- Develop and maintain labor, volume, and expense forecasts across multiple operational functions.
- Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Latest Estimate (LE), and long-range planning activities.
- Analyze forecast variances and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
- Partner with Operations leadership to understand business trends, operational drivers, and financial impacts.
• Own labor planning models and forecasting tools used to estimate staffing requirements and operational costs.
- Own labor planning models and forecasting tools used to estimate staffing requirements and operational costs.
- Monitor labor productivity metrics including Units per Hour (UPH), Labor Cost per Unit (CPU), and other workforce efficiency indicators.
- Conduct productivity analysis to identify key operational drivers and risks.
- Support workforce planning initiatives through scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare periodic P&L reviews and financial performance reporting packages.
- Prepare periodic P&L reviews and financial performance reporting packages.
- Support month-end and period-end close activities.
- Analyze financial results versus AOP, forecast, and prior year performance.
- Explain operational and financial variances to leadership teams.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational dashboards and KPI scorecards.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance operational dashboards and KPI scorecards.
- Monitor Distribution Center performance across labor, volume, productivity, service, and cost metrics.
- Deliver meaningful insights through data visualization and trend analysis.
- Maintain governance around KPI definitions, calculations, and reporting standards.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and business reviews for Supply Chain leadership.
- Prepare executive-ready presentations and business reviews for Supply Chain leadership.
- Support weekly business reviews (WBRs), monthly operating reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
- Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable business recommendations.
- Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership.
• Perform ad hoc analysis supporting operational and strategic initiatives.
- Perform ad hoc analysis supporting operational and strategic initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and process optimization.
- Support network optimization, transportation, labor, and supply chain cost analyses.
- Lead automation initiatives that improve reporting efficiency and analytical capabilities.
- Develop scalable reporting solutions using advanced analytical tools and technologies.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Distribution Center Operations leaders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Planning, and Operations teams to support business objectives.
- Provide proactive financial guidance regarding operational decisions and investment opportunities.
- Ensure alignment between operational plans and financial goals.
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Preferably MBA/CA/CMA
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Preferably MBA/CA/CMA
- 5-7+ years of FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or related experience.
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Power Query, Power Pivot, and complex financial modeling.
- Experience creating executive-level presentations and reporting packages.
- Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to non-financial business partners.
• Experience supporting Distribution Center, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Finance functions.
- Experience supporting Distribution Center, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Finance functions.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms.
- Experience with labor planning and productivity analytics.
- Knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations.
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