Overview:
PayPal is seeking applications from qualified and desirous candidates for the post of Sr. Financial Analyst at their Bangalore, Karnataka location. This role will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, month end close, variance analysis, reporting related to marketing program spend, and supporting the business with various Finance related projects. This role will work closely with the Venmo Marketing team as part of ongoing spend management and reconciliation.
The complete details of this job are as follows:
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the business as well as other finance team members for forecasting, month end close activities including accrual JE, reporting and budget process.
- Assist in monthly reporting, variance analysis (Actual Vs. Forecast Vs. Budget) and ad hoc deep dive analysis relating to marketing expenses.
- Work with business, budget owners and other financial analysts to build business cases and set up processes to manage marketing program funds.
- Assist in process improvements using reporting and planning tools.
- Develop an understanding of the business strategic priorities, resource and marketing needs; collaborate with them to execute and improve financial planning and budgeting.
- Identify trends, anticipate needs, and gather business requirements to support an evolving planning and management reporting function that meets the needs of the users.
- Process cost center creation and changes, movement of cost center hierarchies.
- Review prepaid schedule and ensure appropriate and timely amortization.
- Assist with month-end close and reporting activities. Book accrual and cross charge JE’s accurately and on time.
- Run reports and assist with monthly actuals-to-forecast variance analysis. Distribute details to Business and Finance partners.
- Monitor expense, plan vs actual, and provide analysis/recommendation for business partners and Finance team.
- Ensure strict adherence to corporate policies and GAAP regulations
- Ad-hoc analysis & projects as needed to support business needs
- Work autonomously but in collaboration with teammates and business partners.
What do you need to bring-
- The shift time for this role is 4pm IST to 1am IST.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Consulting at a highly matrixed company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or other related fields.
- CA qualification good to have and preferred.
- Strong experience of planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and basic accounting concepts.
- Hands on experience in MS-Excel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
- A self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated, curious, detail oriented, and self-aware.
- Ability to develop and maintain complex financial models.
Preferred Skills:
- Highly organized
- Excellent Communication skills
- Knowledge of SAP, BW
- Ability to manage the details as well as the big picture
- Ability to work well within a team structure
- Proven ability to collaborate with many constituents and take a directed set of needs into an executable plan of deliverable
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