Description:

Job Title : AVP Financial Planning and Analysis.

Location: Gurugram.

Experience: 15+ Years.

Industry Preference: Real Estate, Infrastructure, or REITs.

About the Role:

We are seeking a core FP&A professional with end-to-end experience across financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.

The ideal candidate should come from large Indian corporates or diversified business groups, with a solid foundation in finance and accounting principles, and a proven ability to drive accurate, insightful, and forward-looking financial analysis.

This role sits at the heart of the finance function requiring someone who understands the intricacies of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management, and can translate numbers into clear insights for management decision-making.

The focus is on financial rigor, control, and analytical depth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

- Build and maintain detailed financial models aligned with business drivers, market conditions, and investment plans.

- Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to test assumptions and assess financial impact under varying conditions.

Management Reporting & Analysis:

- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance and trend analysis.

- Analyze actual performance vs. budget, identifying key deviations and recommending corrective actions.

- Track and monitor core financial metrics such as NOI, occupancy, CAM recovery, rental yields, margins, and cost ratios.

Financial Controls & Governance:

- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial reports.

- Support finance leadership in maintaining control over budgets, spend, and capital allocation.

- Assist in streamlining and standardizing FP&A processes, templates, and reporting frameworks.

Capital Expenditure & Investment Analysis:

- Work with finance and project teams to track and forecast CapEx, project ROI, and funding requirements.

- Conduct feasibility studies and cash flow modeling for new developments or upgrades.

- Support capital planning and performance monitoring post-implementation.

Market & Financial Analysis:

- Conduct macro and micro-level market analysis to support planning assumptions.

- Evaluate trends in yields, rental income, interest rates, and other key financial parameters.

- Provide inputs for management presentations and investor updates, backed by accurate data insights.

Reporting Automation & Process Improvement:

- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting packs.

- Drive improvements in reporting timeliness, data accuracy, and forecasting agility.

- Enhance visibility into key performance metrics through real-time dashboards.

Rolling Forecasts & Strategic Planning Support:

- Transition from static annual budgets to rolling forecast models integrating real-time business inputs.

- Support long-term financial planning aligned with business goals and capital deployment strategies.

- Provide analytical support for strategic reviews and management discussions.

Added Advantage: Mergers & Acquisitions:

- Support M&A activities from a financial standpoint due diligence, valuation, and integration modelling.

- Coordinate with finance and legal teams for transaction-related analysis and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

- CA required.

- Certifications in valuation, financial modelling, or real estate finance are a plus.

Experience:

- 15+ years of core FP&A experience in large Indian corporates or diversified organizations.

- Hands-on expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.

Technical Proficiency:

- Advanced Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (SAP / NetSuite).

- Strong analytical and modeling skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Soft Skills:

- Structured thinking and strong command over financial concepts.

- High degree of ownership, precision, and accountability.

- Strong communication skills for presenting data-driven insights to finance leadership.