Finance Analyst – Planning & Analytics
Quest Alliance · Government & Non-profit
- Bangalore, India
- On-site
- Posted yesterday
- Data & AI
- Full time
About the job
Role Purpose:
The Finance Analyst – Planning & Analytics will strengthen the use of financial data for planning, decision-making and organisational performance management at Quest Alliance. Working within Finance and reporting to Finance Leadership / Director – Finance, the role will partner with programme teams and organisational leaders to connect financial, programme and operational data. It will develop forecasts, analyse trends and variances, build decision-support dashboards and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Positioned at the intersection of finance, data and programme decision-making, the role will help teams understand what the numbers mean, why performance is changing and what decisions or actions should follow.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Decision Support
Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, cost drivers, risks, opportunities and areas requiring management attention.
Explain over- or under-spending, changes in programme and organisational costs, and the financial implications of operating decisions.
Translate analysis into concise management insights and actionable recommendations for programme teams, functional leaders and senior management, including opportunities to improve efficiency and resource allocation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Planning
Support annual and periodic budgeting across programmes and functions; maintain forecasts using actual expenditure, programme plans and expected commitments.
Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis, investigate material variances and their underlying drivers, and identify corrective actions.
Build scenarios for staffing, programme expansion, project planning, funding changes and organisational investments; improve forecast accuracy using historical patterns and emerging trends.
Financial Dashboards & Management Reporting
Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs and management reports that give leadership a clear view of organisational and programme performance.
Integrate financial information with relevant operational and programme data, and present complex findings in simple, decision-oriented formats.
Automate recurring reports and reduce dependence on manually prepared spreadsheets.
Programme & Project Financial Analytics
Analyse financial performance, programme economics and cost structures across projects, donors, programmes, locations and cost centres to support resource allocation.
Track project burn rates, utilisation patterns, commitments and forecast expenditure; flag underspend, overspend and funding utilisation risks early.
Help project teams interpret financial data, strengthen financial planning and assess corrective options.
Data Quality & Financial Systems
Work with Finance and other teams to improve the accuracy, consistency and usability of financial data; ensure analytical reports reconcile with underlying financial records.
Develop structured datasets and reporting models for analysis across projects, donors, teams and periods.
Identify reporting gaps and recommend process improvements, automation and stronger integration between finance systems, budgeting tools and management dashboards.
Strategic & Ad-hoc Analysis
Undertake financial modelling for new initiatives, proposals and strategic decisions.
Support cost-benefit, sustainability and financial feasibility analysis, and use historical and comparative analysis to inform organisational planning.
Respond to analytical requests from Finance leadership and senior management with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Requirements
6+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, management reporting, business finance, programme finance or a similar analytical role.
Strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, variance and trend analysis, financial modelling and scenario planning.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, including analysing large datasets and building financial models.
Experience developing dashboards, KPIs and management reports using Power BI, Looker Studio, Superset or similar tools.
Strong ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify patterns and anomalies, and translate analysis into clear insights, recommendations and management actions.
Demonstrated ability to use data to support decision-making rather than only producing financial reports.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to data quality and accuracy.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to programme teams, functional leaders and non-finance stakeholders.
Experience working with project, programme, grant or donor-funded financial data would be an advantage.
Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems and extracting or structuring data for analysis; exposure to SQL, data modelling or automation tools would be an added advantage.
Benefits
At Quest Alliance, we believe that our investment in people extends well beyond compensation. Alongside your salary, the organisation continues to invest in your wellbeing, learning, and long-term growth through a range of benefits, including :
Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually.
Mediclaim Insurance covers up to ₹3,00,000 annually through our insurance partner, Anand Rathi, together with additional wellness benefits.
Reach for the Stars (RFS) support of up to ₹5,000 each year to encourage your self-learning and professional development.
Internet reimbursement of up to ₹750 per month, based on actual usage, to support our flexible and hybrid ways of working.
Childcare support of up to ₹3,000 per month for employees with children below six years of age, through a matching contribution towards childcare or day care expenses.
Access to Quest Alliance's emotional health and wellbeing programmes, including:
Group sessions valued at approximately ₹8,000 per session, fully sponsored by the organisation.
One-to-one counselling sessions, valued at approximately ₹2,000 per session, fully sponsored by the organisation.
Gratuity Allowance, reflecting Quest Alliance's long-term commitment to your financial security and social security. This amount is specifically earmarked by the organisation and becomes payable upon retirement or separation in accordance with applicable laws.