Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.

- Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards.

- Monitor business performance against budgets and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

Business Partnering:

- Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations.

- Support commercial teams in evaluating new business opportunities and investments.

- Conduct profitability analysis by product, customer, geography, and business segment.

- Drive data-driven decision-making across departments.

Cost Control & Profitability Management:

- Monitor operational expenses and implement cost optimization initiatives.

- Analyze key cost drivers and recommend measures to improve efficiency.

- Track margins, revenue performance, and business KPIs.

- Support initiatives aimed at improving overall business profitability.

Financial Reporting:

- Ensure timely preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

- Prepare presentations for senior management highlighting business performance trends.

- Provide accurate MIS reports and actionable insights to stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial controls.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for budget preparation and consolidation.

- Develop rolling forecasts and scenario analysis to assess business risks and opportunities.

- Monitor budget utilization and provide periodic updates to management.

- Identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

- Strengthen financial processes and maintain a robust internal control framework.

- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis.

- Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory regulations, and governance requirements.

- Drive process improvement initiatives and automation in finance operations.

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with finance, sales, operations, procurement, and leadership teams.

- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

- Support strategic planning and investment decisions through financial analysis.

- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align financial objectives with business goals.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

- CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

- 7-8 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Controllership roles.

- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and financial analysis.

- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.