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Sr Lead Business Analyst

Birlasoft · IT Services & Consulting

  • Pune, India
  • On-site
  • Posted today
  • Apply by 29 Jan 2027
  • Consulting & Strategy

About the job

Area(s) of responsibility

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Job Description – Business Operations, FP&A & PMO

Position

Business Operations, FP&A & PMO

Experience

8–12 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to lead Business Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Project Management Office (PMO) functions. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, business planning, financial governance, portfolio reporting, and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The individual will work closely with business leaders, delivery teams, finance, sales, HR, and talent acquisition to improve business performance and support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Drive operational governance and business performance across practices or business units.
Track key business KPIs including revenue, utilization, headcount, productivity, and margins.
Monitor demand pipeline, resource fulfilment, and operational health.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Prepare revenue forecasts, margin analysis, and variance reports.
Track actual performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor revenue leakage, cost optimization, and profitability metrics.
Develop financial models and business performance reports to support leadership decisions.

Reporting & Analytics

Develop executive dashboards and MIS reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and business insights.
Present actionable recommendations to leadership for performance improvement.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with Business Leaders, Delivery Heads, Finance, HR, Sales, and Talent Acquisition teams.
Facilitate governance meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive execution and business outcomes.

Required Skills

Business Operations & Governance
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budgeting & Forecasting
Revenue & Margin Analysis
PMO & Portfolio Management
Demand & Resource Planning
Business Analytics & MIS Reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Power BI/Tableau (preferred)
Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar PMO tools
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Financial Acumen
Business Analytics
Operational Excellence
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Management
Decision Making
Communication & Presentation Skills
Collaboration & Teamwork
Results Orientation