Senior Financial Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst based in India.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support financial operations across multiple visual effects productions and studio locations. Working closely with the Production Accountant, you will gather, validate, and analyze financial and production data to support revenue recognition, tax credit claims, client invoicing, and reporting. You will contribute to accurate project cost tracking, financial reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities. The role follows established procedures and offers regular guidance and review from the Production Accountant. It is well suited to an experienced finance professional who values accuracy, consistency, and structured workflows. You will collaborate remotely with colleagues across different locations and time zones, working evening or night shifts as required.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will support project accounting and financial reporting by maintaining accurate data, preparing calculations, and coordinating recurring and ad hoc finance activities. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Gather, validate, and organize information from production tracking and financial systems.

• Reconcile payroll and project costs, identifying and flagging discrepancies between production and financial records.

• Maintain accurate project cost and estimate databases.

• Assist with revenue recognition calculations and prepare supporting schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Monitor project actuals against budgets and forecasts.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to project accounting.

• Prepare calculations and supporting documentation for production tax credit claims, maintaining tracking records and updating estimates as projects evolve.

• Produce recurring reports and ad hoc data extracts for production and finance teams.

• Prepare client invoices in line with contractual terms and project milestones for review by the Production Accountant.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting or financial analysis, strong data-handling skills, and the ability to work accurately within established processes. The following qualifications and experience are expected:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 4–7 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, project accounting, auditing, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, an MBA in Finance, or an equivalent credential are welcome but not mandatory, whether completed or in progress.

• Good understanding of financial reconciliations, month-end closing, and basic financial reporting.

• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tally, or similar platforms.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data from multiple sources.

• Clear written and spoken English, with the ability to collaborate remotely with a manager in another time zone.

• A careful, consistent, and detail-oriented approach to recurring financial tasks.

• Ability to follow established procedures, take direction, and manage multiple requests simultaneously.

Additional assets include:

• Experience in visual effects, animation, media, or another project-based industry such as construction, engineering, or professional services.

• Familiarity with NetSuite or Autodesk ShotGrid.

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar database and reporting tools.

• Ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a supportive finance team in a structured environment.

• Stable position with clearly defined responsibilities and regular guidance from the Production Accountant.

• Exposure to financial operations across multiple visual effects productions and studio locations.

• Inclusive and accessible recruitment experience, with accommodation support available.

• Equal employment opportunities and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.