CollegeDekho - Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning Processes,

- Conduct variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) and provide meaningful insights to Business Stakeholders.

- Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, investment Decisions, and strategic initatives.

- Drive monthly management reporting, including preparation of financial dashboards, KPIs, and executive summary.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to ensure alignment on financial targets and support strategic initiatives.

- Analyze financial and operational performance trends, identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.

- Prepare presentations for senior leadership and board meetings with a focus on clarity, insight, and strategic implications.

- Support ad hoc analysis and projects including M&A, pricing strategy, and business case development.

Key Requirements:

- MBA in Finance from a good institute or CMA or CA .

- 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance roles.

- Advanced Excel skills - able to build dynamic models, use advanced formulas, and work with large datasets efficiently.

- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business metrics.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in a multinational or large-scale organization.

- Prior exposure to stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

- Familiarity with automation or digital finance transformation initiatives.