Business Finance Analyst | Financial Modeling, Strategic Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Business Finance Executive to support strategic financial planning analysis and decision-making processes across the organization. This role involves developing detailed financial models analyzing data to identify growth opportunities and collaborating with senior leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiencies managing financial risks and supporting organizational growth initiatives through data-driven insights.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Advanced MS Excel skills including complex modeling forecasting and data analysis

  • PowerPoint expertise for preparing executive presentations

  • Experience with financial planning and modeling tools such as Hyperion Anaplan or equivalent

  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Financials (preferred)

• Preferred:

  • Data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

  • SQL or other data extraction tools for financial data analysis

  • Experience with enterprise reporting platforms supporting strategic decision-making

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting forecasting ROI and risk analysis activities

• Analyze financial data prepare reports dashboards and presentations supporting leadership decision-making

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs validate assumptions and recommend improvements

• Support strategic initiatives by assessing financial impact growth opportunities and cost optimization efforts

• Monitor financial performance against key KPIs identify variances and recommend corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with financial policies governance standards and audit requirements

• Drive process improvements to enhance data accuracy reporting efficiency and decision support tools

• Support the implementation of financial systems upgrades and new tools

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:
  Required: Excel formulas VBA (preferred for automation)
  Preferred: SQL for data analysis and extraction

• Databases & Data Management:
  Experience with ERP data extraction data validation and management (SAP Oracle ERP)

• Tools & Platforms:
  Hyperion Anaplan Tableau Power BI SAP Oracle Financials (preferable)

• Analytics & Reporting:
  Advanced BI & visualization tools dashboard development data analysis techniques

• Automation & Process Improvement:
  VBA scripting for automation of repetitive tasks or data processing

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years supporting corporate financial planning analysis or strategic finance roles

• Proven experience in financial modeling ROI analysis cost-benefit analysis and scenario planning

• Demonstrated ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies

• Industry experience in banking finance or enterprise corporate finance is preferred

• Alternative experience in management consulting or financial advisement roles with strong financial modeling backgrounds

Day-to-Day Activities

• Build update and validate financial models supporting budgeting forecasting and business case analyses

• Prepare executive dashboards reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders

• Analyze variances against budgets identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with finance operations and business teams to gather requirements and validate assumptions

• Support system implementations upgrades and automation initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency

• Conduct risk assessments and strategic evaluations to support business growth plans

• Maintain documentation of financial models assumptions and analysis methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Business Administration Economics or related disciplines

• 5 years of experience supporting financial planning analysis or strategic decision-making in large organizations

• Certification in CFA CPA CMA or equivalent is advantageous

• Experience with financial systems ERP data and enterprise tools is preferred

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities supporting financial analysis

• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and presentation delivery

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making at senior levels

• Strategic mindset focused on operational efficiency and risk mitigation

• Adaptability and continuous learning to support evolving financial practices and industry standards

• Project management skills with a focus on timely delivery and process improvements

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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