Analyst Business Finance

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Operations Finance team in Mumbai, supporting planning and analysis for our largest function. This role offers exposure to core financial processes and collaboration with global stakeholders, ideal for someone looking to grow in business partnering and strategic finance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Expense Tracking & Analysis: Monitor actual expense against budget, prepare monthly variance analysis reports, and highlight key deviations.
• Data & Reporting Support: Maintain and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools using Excel and Power BI.
• Business Collaboration: Coordinate with technology and business teams to collect data, validate assumptions, and support financial reviews.
• Process Improvement: Participate in initiatives to streamline financial processes and reporting cycles.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide analytical support on special projects and management requests.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / Postgraduate in Finance / or graduate with strong finance and accounting background.
• 1-3 Years of experience in financial analysis, management reporting, or business finance roles.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; working knowledge of Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate in a global team.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.