Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to join our organization in Delhi NCR as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the strategic financial partner to the executive leadership team, steering the companys growth trajectory within the competitive SaaS and subscription-based landscape. You will oversee the end-to-end financial planning cycle, including long-range forecasting, annual budgeting, and rigorous variance analysis to ensure the business meets its ambitious scaling targets.

By collaborating closely with product, sales, and engineering heads, you will translate complex data into actionable insights that drive operational efficiency, optimize customer acquisition costs, and maximize lifetime value. Your work will directly influence capital allocation decisions and provide the transparency required for high-stakes board-level reporting and investor relations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the comprehensive annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecast processes to ensure alignment between departmental spending and the companys long-term strategic objectives.

- Partner with the executive team to define and track SaaS-specific KPIs such as ARR, churn rates, and CAC/LTV ratios, providing the visibility needed to pivot strategies in real-time.

- Drive deep-dive financial modeling to evaluate new product launches, pricing strategies, and market expansion opportunities, ensuring all investments yield a strong return on capital.

- Oversee the preparation of high-impact management reports and board presentations that clearly articulate financial performance and business risks to key stakeholders.

- Implement robust financial controls and automated reporting frameworks to improve the accuracy and speed of financial decision-making across the organization.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling financial planning frameworks within high-growth SaaS or subscription-based environments, with a deep understanding of recurring revenue models.

- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex financial data into compelling narratives for non-finance stakeholders, fostering a culture of fiscal accountability across the leadership team.

- Proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing finance teams, with the interpersonal maturity to navigate cross-functional dynamics in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and enterprise-grade planning tools, coupled with the analytical rigor to identify trends before they impact the bottom line.

- A professional qualification such as a CA, MBA from a premier business school, or CFA, reflecting a strong foundation in corporate finance and strategic planning.

- 12 - 15 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and planning, specifically within product-led organizations that prioritize scalability and data-driven growth.