IT Finance Business Analyst

At Thoucentric, we work on various problem statements. The most popular ones are - Building capabilities that address a market need, basis our ongoing research effort. Solving a specific use case for a current or potential client based on challenges on-ground. Developing new systems that help be a better employer and a better partner to clients. All of these need the best of minds to work on them day-to-day; and we do exactly that! Your contribution to organization development is as important as outward facing consulting. We are invested in both, employee growth and client success! Key Responsibilities · Collaborate closely with finance and IT teams to ensure adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and ITGC (IT General Controls) compliance requirements, supporting audit readiness and control effectiveness. · Analyze and document business processes, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, Segregation of Duties (SOD) and claims processing, to identify improvement opportunities, risks and recommend control enhancements. · Support and facilitate the implementation and continuous improvement of Go-To-Market (GTM) and Gross-to-Net (G2N) sales processes to track revenue leakages (after giving effect of Trade promo/retailor margins etc.), ensuring alignment with business objectives, seamless integration with finance systems and regulatory standards. · Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for IT tools, ensuring segregation of duties (SOD) compliance. · Lead the analysis of claims processing workflows to identify inefficiencies, propose automation opportunities, and develop strategies to enhance operational effectiveness. · Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, especially internal IT teams or external Vendors/Auditors, for solution design, system testing, and deployment of finance-related applications to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and support solution design and deployment. · Monitor compliance metrics, control effectiveness, system performance, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for finance operations, preparing reports and dashboards for senior management and audit teams. · Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), develop test cases, and manage defect resolution to ensure high-quality system implementations. · Facilitate and assist in training and awareness programs related to compliance, governance, and process improvements within the finance and IT landscape, onboarding, and post-implementation support to drive adoption of new tools and processes. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to support decision-making. · Ensure all deployed IT solutions align with business goals, compliance standards, and CPG industry best practices. Requirements Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field. · 4-6 years of core experience in finance business partnering, IT compliance, or business analysis within the CPG/FMCG sector or IT/consulting engagements with CPG clients. · Strong understanding and practical experience with SOX compliance, ITGC Framework, and segregation of duties (SOD) principles/frameworks, other finance processes, including reporting, budgeting, accounting, treasury, and claims processing. · Proven experience supporting GTM and G2N processes in the context of Finance, Supply Chain and Sales operations. · Experience analysing and optimising claims processing workflows, working in Agile or hybrid project methodologies. · Proven ability to work collaboratively with finance, IT, and audit teams. · Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to liaise between finance and IT teams. · Proficiency in business analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and process documentation software. · Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and their role in compliance and finance operations is preferred. Desired Skills & Competencies · Familiarity with modern finance tools such as SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, Anaplan, or Power BI. · Exposure to data visualization, robotic process automation (RPA), or cloud-based finance platforms. · Understanding of change management principles to support user adoption and process transitions. · Prior experience with claims processing systems or automation in the CPG industry. · Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and governance. · Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable business processes. · Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. · Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach. · Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines. · Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. · Flexibility to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, accommodating different time zones as needed Benefits What a Consulting role at Thoucentric will offer you? Opportunity to define your career path and not as enforced by a manager A great consulting environment with a chance to work with Fortune 500 companies and startups alike. A dynamic but relaxed and supportive working environment that encourages personal development. Be part of One Extended Family. We bond beyond work - sports, get-togethers, common interests etc. Work in a very enriching environment with Open Culture, Flat Organization and Excellent Peer Group. Be part of the exciting Growth Story of Thoucentric!