Manager, Finance Analytics

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 5-10 LPA)

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Remote (India)

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a results-driven Manager – Finance Analytics to lead data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong financial acumen with advanced analytical capabilities, leveraging data to uncover trends, optimize financial outcomes, and guide leadership with actionable intelligence. Working in a fully remote setup within India, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights using modern analytics tools and technologies.

As a Manager in Finance Analytics, you will play a critical role in building scalable analytical frameworks, improving reporting accuracy, and enabling data-backed financial planning. The position offers an opportunity to work hands-on with large datasets, automate reporting processes, and influence financial strategy while operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial and data analytics initiatives to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and strategic planning.
• Analyze large, complex financial datasets using SQL, Python, and SAS to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance, cost optimization, and revenue drivers.
• Design, build, and automate interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau and Power BI to deliver real-time insights to stakeholders.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership and business teams.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all financial reports and analytics outputs.
• Partner with finance, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver analytics solutions aligned with business goals.
• Improve existing financial reporting processes by introducing automation, standardization, and advanced analytics techniques.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and deep dives related to financial performance, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
• Stay current with industry best practices in financial analytics, data visualization, and advanced analytical methods.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in finance analytics, financial analysis, or data analytics roles.
• Strong foundation in finance and financial analytics, including understanding of P&L, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Hands-on expertise in Data Analytics using SQL, Python, and SAS for data extraction, analysis, and modeling.
• Proven experience in creating impactful dashboards and visual reports using Tableau and Power BI.
• Ability to convert complex data into meaningful insights that influence business decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to continuously improve analytical capabilities and financial understanding.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.