TCWGlobal

Financial Analyst, FP&A (Degrees) (Copy)

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Headquarters: MH, IND
URL: http://tcwglobal.com

Financial Analyst, FP&A (Degrees )
Compensation: (₹310,000 a month, paid in INR)
Location: Remote – India (Must be able to attend 3-4 meetings a week PST/US time zone)
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension)
 
 
***Please only apply if you have the experience in the below:
 

4–8 years of experience in FP&A and/or financial analyst

Experience working in a global and/or SaaS environment

Must have strong experience with both revenue reporting and financial variance analysis

Must have experience with Revenue forecasting and revenue modeling

Experience working with large datasets in Excel and financial planning systems

 
About the Company
Founded in 2012 by two Stanford professors, our client’s mission is to provide anyone, anywhere access to world-class learning. Today, the company is a leading global online learning platform serving millions of learners and thousands of institutions worldwide.
 
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support the Degrees business. This contractor will partner closely with the FP&A team to drive revenue forecasting, revenue modeling, and financial variance analysis for a complex and growing global business.
This role is highly analytical and process-driven. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving business processes, working with large datasets, and reconciling reported results back to forecast expectations. The analyst will regularly interpret revenue reports received from university partners and translate data insights into clear financial implications.
This is a hands-on role focused heavily on data structuring, revenue analysis, forecasting support, and process improvement, particularly around financial close and reporting automation.
 
Key Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret detailed revenue reports from university partners supporting the Degrees business

Perform revenue forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis

Reconcile actual results to forecast and identify key drivers of revenue fluctuations

Work extensively with large datasets in Excel and IBM Planning Analytics

Structure, clean, and prepare financial data to improve reporting accuracy and scalability

Support financial close processes and improve reporting cadence and controls

Enhance data organization to reduce manual reconciliations and increase automation

Partner with a small group of Finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams to clarify reporting questions and revenue drivers

Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes in a fast-evolving business environment

 
Must-Have Qualifications (Top Priorities)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

4–8 years of experience in FP&A and/or Financial Analyst

Experience working in a global and/or SaaS environment

Must have strong experience with both revenue reporting and financial variance analysis

Must have experience with Revenue forecasting and revenue modeling

Experience working with large datasets in Excel and financial planning systems

Experience with at least one financial planning system such as: IBM Planning Analytics (highly preferred, current system) OR Anaplan, Oracle Essbase, Adaptive Planning, Host Analytics or similar

Must be very process oriented ; experience to support automated financial close processes and data structuring

Experience with financial close processes and process improvement initiatives

Requires being highly analytical and curious

Experience preparing data for automation and downstream reporting systems

Familiarity with G Suite

Advanced Excel proficiency (modeling, data structuring, analysis)

Experience navigating ambiguity

Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex revenue data

Bonus: Experience education-based business models

 
Work Schedule & Collaboration Expectations

Standard India business hours (Monday–Friday)

Must be able to overlap with Pacific Standard Time for recurring meetings (details to be provided)

Flexibility required during monthly close periods

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

**Important Candidate Safety Notice**
This position has been verified and officially approved by TCWGlobal.
 
Please be aware that fraudulent recruiters and fake job postings may attempt to impersonate legitimate companies online. For your protection:
 
• Only trust communication from verified TCWGlobal representatives
• Ensure a TCWGlobal recruiter is present on all official phone or video interviews
• TCWGlobal will never request payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or sensitive banking information during the hiring process
• Do not share sensitive personal information with unverified individuals or suspicious third parties
• If you are unsure whether a posting or recruiter is legitimate, we encourage you to verify active opportunities directly through https://www.tcwglobal.com/client-jobs, or by contacting [email protected]
 
TCWGlobal is committed to protecting candidates and maintaining a safe, transparent, and professional hiring experience.

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