Financial Analyst

Overview

Reporting under supervision, this role involves analyzing and investigating internal financial data and periodic financial reports to guide decision-making processes. The Financial Analyst collaborates with business partners to research and suggest ways to enhance business performance and leads finance review processes to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly analysis of financial results, trends, and metrics, and effectively communicate the key drivers impacting the profit and loss statement, including sales, AGM, customer drivers, and adjustments.
• Liaise with the Onshore team to ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Support new initiatives including business launches, system integrations, and significant change management affecting the FP&A team.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual financial plans, and long-range plans while thoroughly understanding and documenting business drivers influencing actual and projected financial performance.
• Collaborate with Onshore teams to facilitate and lead financial reviews on a quarterly and monthly basis with onsite stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Bring specialized financial expertise to support projects within the FP&A team, focusing on process improvements and standardization.
• Provide finance-related expertise and support to the team, responding promptly and accurately to queries from onshore business partners, including ad-hoc requests.
• Act as a backup resource for other members of the FP&A team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Up to 2 years of experience in financial planning, management reporting, or financial analysis, ideally within manufacturing or product environments, with strong understanding of Profit & Loss statements.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a global organization.
• Solid technical accounting skills and comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Analytical mindset coupled with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Adaptable team player comfortable managing multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Working knowledge of SAP software.

Educational Background

CA or CMA candidates with 0-2 years experience, or MBA Finance holders with 2-4 years of experience.

About Medline India

Established in 2010 in Pune as an offshore development center for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA, Medline India employs over 1500 professionals specializing in technology, finance, and business support. The organization is recognized as a Great Place to Work for 2023-2024, fostering a positive work environment with opportunities for learning and growth. The team promotes innovation and collaboration to solve complex healthcare challenges.

About Medline Industries, LP

Founded in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a leading global healthcare company with over 36,000 employees across 125+ countries. It is the largest privately-held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, offering more than 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Medline holds the top market position and boasts consecutive sales growth totaling over $21 billion annually. The company is recognized among America's Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women, and has been acknowledged as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 12 consecutive years.