HP Inc. has a full time Financial Analyst opening in Bengaluru, requisition 3165405, which the careers page showed as posted 15 days ago. The posting says candidates typically have 0 to 2 years of experience, which makes these HP Financial Analyst jobs in Bengaluru open to graduates in commerce, finance and economics as well as people with a little work experience. Daily finance and non-tech openings are shared on the Hirecept WhatsApp jobs channel.
Role Overview
The role supports financial management by analysing, reporting and reconciling financial and operational results, researching variances against plan and giving recommendations to stakeholders. It also takes part in budgeting and forecasting while keeping reporting compliant.
Responsibilities
- Extract data and diagnose the drivers behind financial results.
- Run financial analysis for a function or business unit.
- Give input to the monthly review of expenses and capital for budgeting and forecasting, and analyse variances.
- Read forecasts, budgets, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow documents.
- Help close the books and develop forecasts consistent with business goals.
- Make sure reporting standards and corporate policies are followed.
- Support priority projects with research and data analysis.
Eligibility for Financial Analyst at HP
- A four year degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Typically 0 to 2 years in financial management, internal audit, accounting or a related area.
- CPA and CFA are listed as preferred certifications.
- Skills named include financial analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, GAAP, P&L management, SAP applications, KPIs and data analysis.
What the role involves
Think month-end routines, variance explanations and a lot of Excel and ERP work. The posting says the role "impacts own work" and supports the team, so expect a junior position where you learn how HP's financial processes run and prepare reports others will use.
Who it suits
Commerce and finance graduates who like numbers, can explain why a figure moved, and want exposure to corporate finance at a large hardware and printing company.
How to stand out
- Prepare a short example of a variance explanation: budget versus actual, the driver, and your recommendation.
- Brush up on three statements and basic GAAP concepts. These are likely interview topics given the listed skills, though the process is not described.
- Mention SAP or any ERP exposure, and strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, simple models).
- Progress in CFA levels or CPA papers is a plus the posting calls out.
FAQs
Can freshers apply? The posting says typically 0 to 2 years, so yes, freshers fall inside that range.
Is it work from home? Not mentioned in the posting. The location is Bengaluru.
Is the salary listed? Not mentioned in the posting.
Where can I find more finance jobs? See the latest quick openings, including Flex's procurement analyst role in Chennai and the Societe Generale analyst role in Bangalore. Follow Hirecept on LinkedIn for updates.
Check before you apply
- Pay is not listed.
- The posting shows no end date, and it was already 15 days old when we read it, so apply soon.
- Shift: the page says "No shift premium (India)", which suggests no special shift allowance. Confirm timings with the recruiter.
- The description is a general one and may change.
