Senior Finance Analyst

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join our team. This role requires a strong foundation in finance, exceptional data analysis capabilities, and an engineering background to support the development and operation of FP&A tools like Abacum. The ideal candidate will have 45 years of experience in financial analysis, advanced proficiency in Excel, and the ability to perform light coding and formula building as part of tool optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reports.
• Manage and optimize the FP&A tool (Abacum), including creating and modifying formulas, templates, and workflows as required.
• Design and automate financial models and reports to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills for data manipulation, visualization, and scenario analysis.
• Leverage an engineering mindset to troubleshoot and refine tool functionalities, ensuring seamless integration and usability.
• Prepare and present insights and recommendations to stakeholders, backed by robust financial and data analysis.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: A degree in Finance ( CFA, MBA, Others), Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 4–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in financial analysis, modelling and advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Familiarity with FP&A tools such as Abacum, Adaptive Insights, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of coding (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar languages) for light customization and automation tasks.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong aptitude for numbers, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Engineering Background: A technical understanding that complements finance knowledge, enabling efficient tool management and troubleshooting.
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex financial insights in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic fintech environments.
• Knowledge of database management or working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools such as Power BI, Planful, Abacum, Anaplan, or similar.

Interview rounds & assessments:

• Table for Two: A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay.
• Beyond the Bio: A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics.
• Manager Meetup: A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth.
• Hot Seat: A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the companies core values and long-term plans. 

Why TerraPay:

TerraPay is a global money movement player on a mission to build a borderless financial world. We believe payments should be instant, reliable, transparent, seamless, and fully compliant. 

Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and financial institutions. 

We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists.

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Our culture & core values:

At TerraPay, we don’t just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowermentare the principles that guide everything we do. If you’re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be. 

With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we’ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities.