Sr Lead Business Analyst

Area(s) of responsibility

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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