Financial Analyst - Reporting
Diamond Communications
Principal Financial Analyst
blackbaud· LE-6300 Blackbaud Solutions India Private Limited
About this role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and self-driven Senior Financial Analyst to partner closely with our Product and Technology organization. In this role, strong business partnership, analytical thinking, and a drive for continuous improvement will help you deliver accurate insights and scalable processes that support smarter decisions. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, you’ll play a key role in forecasting, cost management, and strategy development while helping expand what’s possible for purpose-driven organizations through better financial visibility and operational efficiency.
Work Location & Schedule
Work Location: Sky tech, Financial District, Hyderabad, India
Work Schedule:
- This role supports customers and stakeholders primarily during U.S. business hours.
- Expected working hours are 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM IST, with occasional flexibility required to support collaboration with U.S.-based teams and business needs.
- Participation in after-hours support rotations and select holiday coverage may be required based on product, region, or business needs.
Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality and actively experiment with emerging capabilities as they evolve.
What you’ll do
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Product and Technology leaders, guiding budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning decisions
• Lead forecasting and planning cycles, including 24-month forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities
• Deliver timely and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis across budget, forecast, and actuals
• Own cost analysis and support vendor and investment reviews to improve efficiency and inform decision-making
• Improve reporting processes by driving automation and standardization across financial systems and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline month-end close, headcount tracking, and purchasing processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and transparency
• Develop executive-level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance, insights, and recommendations
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Product and Technology leaders, guiding budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning decisions
• Lead forecasting and planning cycles, including 24-month forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities
• Deliver timely and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis across budget, forecast, and actuals
• Own cost analysis and support vendor and investment reviews to improve efficiency and inform decision-making
• Improve reporting processes by driving automation and standardization across financial systems and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline month-end close, headcount tracking, and purchasing processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and transparency
• Develop executive-level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance, insights, and recommendations
What you’ll bring
• 4–7 years of experience in corporate financial analysis, ideally in a global or technology-focused environment
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management
• Understanding of financial systems and reporting tools combined with experience in automation and process improvement
• Advanced technical skills with tools such as Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization platforms (for example, Power BI or similar)
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• 4–7 years of experience in corporate financial analysis, ideally in a global or technology-focused environment
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management
• Understanding of financial systems and reporting tools combined with experience in automation and process improvement
• Advanced technical skills with tools such as Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization platforms (for example, Power BI or similar)
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
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