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Job Details

• Job Summary
  
  

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving financial performance and decision-making by providing advanced financial insights, modeling, and reporting. This role involves working closely with various finance, accounting and commercial business partners to generate actionable insights on complex information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and analysis of financial models to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business decisions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to senior finance management and business partners.
• Leverage existing process at onboarding then long term seek to improve recurring financial close process or reporting through automation and efficiencies.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities by analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Conduct profitability analyses for various projects, products, and business units.
• Troubleshoot problems that may arise for exception cases, etc. in daily responsibilities.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and internal policies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data visualization tools (Power BI preferred).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present findings to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Preferred Skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Experience with full or a portion of P&L ownership is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Chartered Accountant qualification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is preferred.
• Knowledge and training using various data analytics software and visualization tools, e.g., SQL, SAS, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, etc is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
  
  

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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