Retail Finance Analyst

Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on FP&A Analyst to join our finance team based at India. This role requires a tactical, execution-focused mindset and a methodical approach to financial analysis and reporting. The role will support day-to-day FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly reporting, while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Primary Job Functions:

1. Support the preparation and maintenance of budgets and forecasts
2. Develop and update financial models to track performance against plan and forecast
3. Perform monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) with clear, structured explanations
4. Assist in maintaining rolling forecasts, incorporating key business drivers and assumptions
5. Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management review
6. Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, cost drivers, and performance gaps
7. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support business and operational decisions
8. Support automation and standardization of reporting processes to improve accuracy and turnaround time
9. Support finance business partners by providing timely, well-structured financial inputs

Education: CA / MBA Finance / M.com / B.com degree in business / relatedfield / equivalent work experience, Required

Experience:

• Big four articleship experience will be added advantage
• Work experience of using ERP, Financial reporting systems will be added advantage
• Work experience of using Finance AI tools will be added advantage
• Work experience of using Power BI will be added advantage
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic financial modelling)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Perform understrong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Highly methodical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a process-driven environment
• Professional telephone etiquette
• Remain calm in difficultsituations
• Document Management System
• Working knowledgeof Continuous Improvement
• Manage multipletasks and priorities simultaneously
• Work well individually and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solvingand making decisions, especially in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Proficient and advanced computerskills, including Microsoft Office (excel, PPT)

If you feel you have the necessary skill sets and are passionate about the job, please send your profile to vthulasiram@ashleyfurnitureindia.com