Analyst III - Finance (Shared Services)

The Cencora Business Services (CBS) Finance Tower oversees global financial service delivery, integrating CBS data and reporting across sourced and internal delivery teams. This role provides a comprehensive view of the organization's financial reporting, portfolio management, accounts receivable, credit, risk assessment, and related monthly reporting. The Analyst II / Sr. Analyst – Finance will support financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and risk management for the CBS operations in India, Costa Rica, and Lithuania, with a focus on portfolio management within Global Financial Shared Services (GFSS).

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance, trend, and ratio analysis.
• Identify key insights and trends to support decision-making.
• Develop financial models to evaluate business initiatives, risks, opportunities, and perform sensitivity analyses.

Financial Reporting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing accurate financial reports in compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop forecasts and monitor actuals against budgeted targets.
• Prepare monthly reporting on overall and BU segment metrics, including trends, exceptions, portfolio risks, and key risk metrics.

Cost & Risk Management

• Analyze cost structures to identify opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Monitor customer account portfolio risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Evaluate existing finance processes and systems for efficiency and automation opportunities.
• Implement best practices to enhance productivity within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, portfolio management, and data analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Experience with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Behavioral Skills:

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong time management.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.