Specialist – Financial Research

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. UPL has a rich history of 50+ years with presence in 120+ countries. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement

We are seeking a detail-oriented, Specialist – Financial Research (Finance) & Market Intelligence to join our finance team. We are looking for a Research and Benchmarking Specialist to join our team and contribute to driving data-driven insights and strategic decision-making. This role is critical for analysing industry trends, monitoring competitor activity, benchmarking performance and identifying opportunities to enhance UPL’s competitive edge in the market.

Experience: 4 plus years

Location: Kharadi, Pune

1. Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify industry trends in finance, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.

• Analyse market dynamics in finance, including demand patterns, pricing trends, and regulatory changes.

2. Competitor Benchmarking:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive financial details of competitor benchmarking framework.

• Analyse competitor strategies, product portfolios, financial performance, and market positioning.

• Generate actionable financial insights to inform UPL’s strategic initiatives.

3. Data Collection and Management:

• Gather, organize, and interpret financial data and its reliability and build market intel from internal and external sources (e.g., market reports, industry publications, databases).

• Build and maintain a repository of financial research reports, market and competitor data repository, benchmarking tools, and market intelligence.

4. Strategic Insights and Reporting:

• Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.

• Provide recommendations based on research findings to support decision-making across business units.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration :

• Work closely with Finance, business development, product management, marketing, and strategy teams to align research outputs with organizational goals.

• Collaborate with external research firms, consultants, and industry experts as needed.