Lead Finance Analyst

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Wells Fargo

Bengaluru, India

On-site

Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst

In this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives on matters related to financial research, analysis, and reporting
Make decisions in multi-faceted situations, providing advice and technical expertise on matters related to complex financial analysis and forecasting as well as economic research in support of management decision making functions
Research strategies and make recommendations for forward financial planning as well as enhancing reporting systems to support the production of financial reporting and analysis
Provide support to more experienced professionals in the management of budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation
Review and analyze complex technical challenges that require evaluation or multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
Make decisions in maintaining effective and efficient reporting delivery that meets brand standards and internal control standards
Meet deliverables and drive new initiatives with solid understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualification :

MBA / CA / CMA / CFA with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
Proven experience partnering with senior leadership to deliver strategic finance solutions.
Exposure to Global / US stakeholders and flexibility to work across time zones.
SQL and Gen-AI-enabled workflow exposure is an added advantage.
Lead strategic FP&A support with strong analytical rigor, business insight, and “lead-from-the-front” mindset.
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior/global stakeholders, delivering clear insights, strong narratives, and impactful recommendations.
Drive cost and expense management across P&L, including deep dives into cost drivers, allocations, and efficiency opportunities.
Deliver timely and high-quality analysis, forecasting, trend analysis, and actionable commentary to support business decisions.
Build and review complex financial models, dashboards, and management reports; transform data into meaningful stories.
Proactively identify business risks, issues, and opportunities, and work cross-functionally to resolve them.
Manage ad-hoc requests and queries with fast turnaround, while supporting change management initiatives.

Job Expectation:

Deep expertise in FP&A, financial modelling, management reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Strong understanding of cost structures, allocation methodologies, and expense control.
Proven ability to analyze large financial and non-financial datasets using BI tools and analytics platforms.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with experience working in global environments.
Hands-on experience with Essbase/Hyperion (mandatory), BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), dashboards, and advanced Excel.
Solid knowledge of data lineage, data quality, workflow applications, and end-to-end financial processes.

Posting End Date:

5 Apr 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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