Technical Business Analyst – Finance & Trade Operations

Role Summary

Technical Business Analyst with strong experience infinancial planning, MIS reporting, and business process optimisation within animport-export trading environment. This role bridges finance, operations, andtechnology teams to deliver data-driven insights, enhance cost transparency,and support strategic decision-making across procurement, inventory, andinternational trade activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements from finance, procurement, and logistics teams into functional and technical specifications
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting with a focus on trading margins, landed costs, and working capital
• Develop and maintain MIS reports, dashboards, and KPIs covering sales performance, inventory turnover, procurement costs, and shipment tracking
• Analyse key cost drivers such as freight, duties, warehousing, and supplier pricing to identify cost optimisation opportunities
• Collaborate closely with finance, supply chain, sales, and IT teams to improve data visibility and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, internal financial controls, and audit requirements (e.g., import/export documentation, GST, Incoterms)
• Support business case development for new suppliers, markets, and product lines, including profitability and risk analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across order management, inventory tracking, and reporting systems
• Assist in ERP system enhancements related to finance, inventory, and trade operations

Key Skills & Requirements

• Experience in an import-export trading company, commodities, or industrial products (e.g., fasteners, hardware, or engineering goods)
• Strong understanding of financial planning, MIS reporting, and margin analysis in a trading environment
• Knowledge of landed cost calculations, inventory management, and supply chain processes
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or trading-focused ERP platforms)
• Understanding of trade finance concepts (LCs, TTs, credit terms) and Incoterms
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum or system implementation projects is an advantage
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to work across regional teams