Junior Finance Analyst Busines · Chennai

Junior Finance Analyst Business Analyst is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Chennai, India.

This role is ideal for someone who understands core accounting concepts and wants to move beyond traditional accounting into Business Analysis, ERP/Software Implementation, Functional Testing, Data Validation, and Client Support. You will work closely with finance users, clients, business teams, and technical/development teams to understand requirements, validate financial processes, test system functionality, and support finance-related application solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is ideal for someone who understands core accounting concepts and wants to move beyond traditional accounting into Business Analysis, ERP/Software Implementation, Functional Testing, Data Validation, and Client Support
• You will work closely with finance users, clients, business teams, and technical/development teams to understand requirements, validate financial processes, test system functionality, and support finance-related application solutions
• Key ResponsibilitiesFinance & AccountingUnderstand and work with core accounting processes including:Accounts Receivable (AR)Accounts Payable (AP)General Ledger (GL)Customer & Vendor LedgersOutstanding ReconciliationBank Reconciliation Statements (BRS)Cash FlowUnderstand and validate financial reports including:Trial BalanceBalance SheetProfit & Loss StatementGeneral LedgerAR/AP Outstanding ReportsUnderstand the accounting impact of transactions, including Debit/Credit effects and Journal Entries.Apply basic knowledge of statutory accounting requirements, including GST Input/Output and TDS Payable/Receivable.Perform financial and data reconciliation and identify discrepancies between transactions, ledgers, reports, and system outputs.Business Analysis & ERPUnderstand business and finance requirements from clients/users and translate them into clear functional requirements.Participate in requirement gathering, functional discussions, process understanding, documentation, and solution validation.Support the implementation and testing of Finance/Accounting modules within business applications or ERP systems.Prepare functional do
• Own day-to-day Finance Analyst Business Analyst workflows with a focus on throughput, control, and process clarity.
• Track operational execution closely and intervene early when bottlenecks or exceptions emerge.
• Coordinate across teams to keep dependencies moving and stakeholders informed.
• Review reports, data, or reconciliations to identify gaps, risks, and corrective actions.
• Standardize repeatable processes and improve documentation so work is easier to execute reliably.
• Resolve escalations with urgency while preserving process integrity and service quality.
• Maintain clear records of outcomes, blockers, and action items for operational visibility.
• Partner with managers and functional teams to improve workflow design and turnaround times.
• Use operational metrics to prioritize improvement efforts and measure changes over time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in operations, commerce, business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to work through ambiguity and operational bottlenecks.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Comfort working across data, process, and execution details to improve throughput.
• Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to balance process discipline with fast-moving business needs.

Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.