- The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Investor Relations, Pricing (including IRR), and cross functional collaboration with Sales and Procurement.

- This strategic role is crucial in driving financial performance, enabling business decision-making, and enhancing stakeholder value through sharp financial insights and robust planning mechanisms.

ROLE & REPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Lead and manage the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning process.

- Conduct detailed variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modeling to support business decisions.

- Partner with business units to provide financial insights and strategic support.

- Track the business performance closely and continue carrying out rigorous analysis to provide strategic inputs to drive future growth and outperform the annual targets

Investor Relations:

- Assist in preparing investor presentations, quarterly updates, board decks, and performance summaries.

- Support management in responding to investor queries and ensure transparency and consistency in financial reporting.

- Maintain and enhance investor communication tools and materials.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

- Identify and assess potential acquisition targets that align with the company's strategic vision and growth plans.

- Conduct thorough due diligence on potential targets, analyzing financial performance, market position, and potential synergies.

- Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to structure and negotiate M&A deals that maximize value and mitigate risks.

- Assist in the integration process post-acquisition to ensure a smooth transition and realization of synergies.

Pricing & IRR Analysis:

- Drive pricing strategy across products and services, with a strong focus on IRR, ROI, and cost benefit analysis.

- Evaluate pricing proposals and structure commercial terms in collaboration with sales and procurement teams.

- Analyze deal profitability and recommend financially viable pricing models.

Market and Competitive Analysis

- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and threats.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments, providing insights to the executive team.

Business Partnering:

- Collaborate closely with Sales, Deployment and Procurement teams to understand business drivers and optimize margin and cost structures.

- Provide financial leadership in deal structuring, vendor negotiations, and procurement strategies.

Strategic Reporting & Decision Support:

- Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI reports, and executive summaries to track performance and highlight risks/opportunities.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, Operations, and Marketing, to execute strategic initiatives

- Identify financial trends and recommend corrective actions to achieve organizational goals.

- Contribute to the development and execution of corporate growth strategies.

Compliance & Risk Management:

- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance frameworks.

- Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit processes and risk mitigation plans.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory

- Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in mid to large-size organizations or consulting firms.

- Proven experience in Investor Relations, Pricing strategy, and Financial Modeling.

- Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Hands-on experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC, Anaplan, etc.) and

advanced Excel skills.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.