FP&A Data Analyst
Bengaluru
Staff – Finance /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
About Cognite
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Our values
Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.
Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success.
Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven FP&A Data Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping our financial data foundation, driving insightful analyses, and enhancing decision-making through data visualization and reporting. You will work closely with Finance, Revenue Operations, and other stakeholders to drive impact and generate insights through developing dashboards, automate reporting, and ultimately contribute to the implementation and management of FP&A software. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about data, technology, and financial strategy, eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organization.
Who you are
- You have a strong analytical mindset and a passion for turning complex financial data into actionable insights.
- You have experience working with financial data and reporting, with a solid foundation in data modeling, analysis, and visualization.
- You have strong data governance skills and know how to handle complex data sets to minimize the possibility of errors
- You are proficient in Power BI and other data visualization tools, and you enjoy building dashboards that drive business decisions.
- You have strong SQL skills and experience working with databases to extract, transform, and analyze data.
- You are detail-oriented, structured, and thrive in solving problems with a data-driven approach.
- You enjoy collaborating across functions and effectively communicating insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- You are excited about working in an evolving finance tech landscape and contributing to the implementation of FP&A software.
What you'll do
- Build & Maintain Financial Data Infrastructure – Develop and maintain a scalable financial data foundation that ensures accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
- Develop Dashboards & Reports – Create insightful Power BI dashboards and reports to support financial planning, forecasting, and business decision-making.
- Enhance Financial Analyses – Conduct in-depth analyses of financial performance, trends, and key business drivers to support strategic initiatives.
- Automate Reporting & Processes – Improve efficiency by automating financial reporting and streamlining data flows.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders – Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Business Intelligence teams to align financial insights with business objectives.
- Implement & Own FP&A Software – Support the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of FP&A tools to enhance financial reporting and planning capabilities.
- Support Ad-Hoc Data Needs – Respond to ad-hoc data requests and contribute to financial modeling, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required): Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Master’s Degree (Preferred but Optional): MBA (Finance), master’s in data analytics, or a related field can be an advantage
- Power BI/SQL Certification – Validates expertise in data visualization and database management.
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Demonstrates strong financial and analytical expertise.
- Experience in financial planning & analysis, data modeling, and financial reporting.
- Proven track record of working with financial data, building dashboards, and automating reporting processes.
- Additional experience in implementing and managing FP&A software.
- Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams and handling complex financial models.
- Proficiency in Power BI (or Tableau) for data visualization.
- Advanced SQL knowledge to extract, manipulate, and analyze data.
- Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Knowledge of ERP/financial systems (especially NetSuite).
- Domain Expertise: Prior experience in SaaS, technology, or software-based companies is a plus.
- Project Management Skills: Experience in managing data projects or process automation can add value.
Education:
Professional Certifications (Preferred but Optional):
Years of Experience: 4–8 Years:
Technical Skills (Preferred):
Additional Considerations:
Join the global Cognite community! 🌐
- Join an organization of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝
- ITPL office location (Bengaluru)
- A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more
- Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal amount of bureaucracy
- Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
- Hybrid work environment globally
Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀
Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainabilityfor clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! And just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! 🥇 Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇
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If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.
