Birlasoft

Sr Lead Business Analyst

Birlasoft  •  Pune, IN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Area(s) of responsibility

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
Birlasoft

About Birlasoft

Navigating Change. Powering Progress. | Reimagining the Future with Birlasoft

Birlasoft, a powerhouse where domain expertise, enterprise solutions, and digital technologies converge to redefine business processes. We take pride in our consultative and design thinking approach, driving societal progress by enabling our customers to run businesses with unmatched efficiency and innovation. As part of the CKA Birla Group, a multibillion-dollar enterprise, we boast a 12,000+ professional team committed to upholding the Group's 170-year legacy. Our core values prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, along with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, demonstrating our dedication to building inclusive and sustainable communities. Join us in shaping a future where technology seamlessly aligns with purpose.

For further information, visit www.birlasoft.com

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Pune, IN
Year Founded
Unknown
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