Sr Lead Business Analyst

About the Role

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 <div class="