Associate Director - Business Finance/Financial Planning & Financial Analysis - FMCG - CA

We are looking for a seasoned Associate Director - Business Finance & FP&A to drive financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making for a leading organization.

This role will partner closely with business leaders across Sales, Marketing, and Operations to provide actionable financial insights, improve business performance, and support growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Planning & Analysis :

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across business units.

- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support business decisions and growth strategies.

- Track financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis with actionable insights.

Business Partnering :

- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to drive business performance.

- Provide insights on pricing, investments, cost optimization, and profitability.

- Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders on financial and commercial decisions.

Month-End Close (MEC) & Reporting :

- Oversee and drive the month-end close (MEC) process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Strengthen financial reporting frameworks and ensure consistency across business units.

- Deliver clear and concise management reports and dashboards for leadership.

Performance Management & Insights :

- Analyze key business metrics and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Drive initiatives to improve financial efficiency and profitability.

- Support decision-making through data-driven insights and scenario analysis.

Process Improvement & Automation :

- Drive automation and process improvements in FP&A and reporting workflows.

- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management :

- Lead and mentor finance teams, fostering a culture of ownership and high performance.

- Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.

Required Skills & Experience :

- CA-qualified with 10-16 years of experience in Business Finance/FP&A roles.

- Strong experience in startup FMCG, retail, or e-commerce environments.

- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business partnering.

- Experience managing month-end close (MEC) and financial reporting processes.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Competencies :

- Financial planning & analysis

- Business partnering & commercial acumen

- Data-driven decision making

- Process improvement & automation

- Leadership & team management

- Strategic thinking