Financial Analyst

ABOUT RISHIHOOD UNIVERSITY

Rishihood is India’s first national transformation university. It prepares learners to solve the big problems of tomorrow. Our transformative education is built on three pillars:

•    Personal Impact – developing physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual strength.

•    Professional Impact – building real-world skills through industry-integrated, practice-based learning.

•    Public Impact – fostering interdisciplinary thinking and a commitment to nation-building.

At Rishihood, we nurture leaders who will transform themselves, their professions, and the nation.

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for analysing financial data,
preparing budgets and forecasts, monitoring business performance, and providing
financial insights to management. The role typically involves financial
analysis, Book Keeping, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, maintain accurate financial records, and support the finance team wherever required.

Key
Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual
  financial reports and management dashboards.
  

·       Maintain
day-to-day accounting records and financial transactions.

·       Record
purchase, sales, receipt, payment, and journal entries.

·       Handle
accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

·       Perform
bank, vendor, customer, and ledger reconciliation.

·       Monitor
outstanding receivables and payables and follow up for timely payments.

·       Assist
with GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance requirements.

·       Ensure
compliance with company accounting policies and applicable regulations.

·       Perform
other finance and accounting duties assigned by the management.

• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts,
  and financial models.
  
• Compare actual financial performance
  against budget/forecast and investigate variances.
  
• Support the month-end and year-end
  closing process.
  
• Prepare management reports and
  presentations for senior leadership.
  
• Track departmental and business-unit
  expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  
• Assist with cash-flow forecasting and
  working-capital analysis.
  
• Maintain accurate financial databases and
  ensure data integrity.
  
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  and communicate them to management.
  
• Improve financial reporting processes and
  automate recurring reports where possible.
  
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as
  requested by management.
  

Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial
  reports
  
• Budget vs. actual variance
  
• Forecast accuracy
  
• Cost savings identified/achieved
  
• Timely completion of monthly reporting
  
• Accuracy of cash-flow forecasts
  
• Improvements in reporting and financial
  processes
  

Required Skills
and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and MBA in
  Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related
  field.
  
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in
  financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related role.
  
• Strong knowledge of financial statements
  and financial analysis.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
  such as SAP, Tally, ZOHO, or similar is desirable.
  
• Working knowledge of GST and TDS. 
  
• Proficiency
  in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally
  ERP/Tally Prime, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
  
• Experience
  with Power BI or other reporting/BI tools is an advantage.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive
  salary based on experience and skills.
  
• Opportunities
  for professional growth and learning.
  
• Supportive
  and professional work environment.
  
• Exposure
  to various finance and accounting functions.