P1 Analyst FP&A

Payu · Banking & Financial Services

Mumbai, India
On-site
Posted 2 days ago
Finance & Accounting

About the job

About the Team

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team at PayU supports business leaders with financial insights that enable informed decision-making, effective planning, and sustainable growth. The team works closely with multiple business functions across PayU’s fintech ecosystem, including payments, lending, and other financial services. As part of the FP&A team, you will gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis, and business performance tracking. You will work in a collaborative environment that values analytical thinking, attention to detail, continuous learning, and teamwork.

About the Role

We are looking for a P1 Analyst – FP&A to join our team in Mumbai. This is an entry-level opportunity for a motivated finance professional who is interested in developing a career in financial planning and analysis. In this role, you will support the team in preparing financial reports, analysing business performance, tracking budgets and forecasts, and generating insights for internal stakeholders. You will work with business and finance teams to collect, validate, and interpret financial data while developing a strong understanding of PayU’s business and financial processes. The role is well suited for someone who is curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Responsibilities:

Support the preparation of periodic financial reports, management reports, and business performance updates

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for assigned business areas

Perform variance analysis by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods

Collect, consolidate, and validate financial and operational data from multiple sources

Prepare and maintain financial trackers, dashboards, and analysis files

Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews

Assist in analysing revenue, expenses, profitability, and key business performance indicators

Develop a basic understanding of business drivers and highlight key trends or deviations

Partner with finance and business teams to obtain relevant information and resolve data-related queries

Support the preparation of presentations and reports for internal stakeholders

Assist with financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ad hoc business analysis

Maintain accurate and organised documentation for reports, analysis, and planning activities

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual effort

Support automation and process-improvement initiatives within the FP&A function

Contribute to special projects and other finance-related analyses as required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1–2 years of relevant experience in finance, reporting, accounting, or analysis may apply

Strong academic foundation in financial concepts, accounting, and business analysis

Basic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and variance analysis

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting

What we offer?

A positive, get-things-done workplace

A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course – important you are comfortable with this)

An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.

Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale

Access to 5000+ training courses accessible anytime/anywhere to support your growth and development (Corporate with top learning partners like Harvard, Coursera, Udacity)

About us:

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.in

Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.

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