(Fin) Senior Business Controller at Backbase

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Cost Analysis, Management Reports, Month-End Closing, Variance Analysis, Budget Tracking, Process Improvement, Data Integrity, Forecasting, Accounting Principles, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems, BI Systems, Anaplan, Pigment

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Job in short As a Senior Business Controller, you will be the expert on the numbers, taking ownership of what has happened and why. By mastering the details of financial reporting and control, you directly empower the Finance Business Partners to focus on strategic initiatives.. Your primary mission is to support departmental stakeholders and Finance Business Partners by providing reliable data, detailed cost analysis, and timely reporting. You will be instrumental in maintaining financial control and transparency, enabling the business to operate efficiently and make informed decisions based on a solid factual foundation. You will be the expert on the numbers, focusing on what has happened and why. By managing the details of financial reporting and control, you empower the Finance Business Partners to focus on strategic initiatives. Meet the job ● Prepare and deliver timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports and financial analysis. ● Execute the month-end closing process, including reconciliations, and P&L statements for various business units. ● Conduct detailed variance analysis of actuals versus budget/forecast, providing clear, concise commentary to explain deviations. ● Act as the primary point of contact for department managers regarding their budget tracking and cost inquiries. ● Support the continuous improvement of financial processes by identifying inefficiencies and helping to implement solutions. ● Ensure the integrity of financial data within our contract database and support the ongoing maintenance of our commercial KPI reporting dashboards. ● Provide essential financial data and support for the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. How about you Qualifications ● 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting. ● 4+ years of experience in a Business Controlling or FP&A role. ● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. ● Fluent in English (spoken and written). Competencies / Skills Functional/Technical Expertise: ● Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. ● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP and BI/analytical systems is essential. ● Experienced in building insights in either Anaplan or Pigment tooling Ability to process and distill large datasets into clear, actionable information. Execution & Ownership: ● A reliable and independent worker who takes full ownership of the accuracy and timeliness of their work. ● Highly organized, with the ability to manage deadlines for month-end and other reporting cycles effectively. ● A methodical problem-solver, focused on investigating discrepancies until they are resolved. ● Committed to delivering high-quality, trustworthy financial information to all stakeholders. Business Acumen: ● Understands the key drivers of a business and how they translate into P&L line items. ● Experience working in a complex, multi-departmental organization is a plus. ● Enjoys working with internal stakeholders to solve problems

Responsibilities

The Senior Business Controller will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports, executing the month-end closing process, and conducting detailed variance analysis against budget or forecast. This role also involves acting as the primary contact for department managers regarding cost inquiries and supporting continuous financial process improvement.