ESDS - Head - Financial Planning & Analysis

About the job:

The Senior FP&A Manager plays a critical role in driving financial strategy, forecasting, and planning activities for the organization.

This role involves leading the FP&A team, providing strategic insights, and ensuring financial goals are achieved.

The Senior FP&A Manager is responsible for developing financial models, analyzing key business drivers, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior management.

This role requires a deep understanding of financial & accounting principles, Indian GAAP & INDAS deep knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively

What The Role Needs To Be Achieve:

- Develop and implement robust financial planning and analysis processes.

- Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts and reports to support strategic decision-making.

- Identify and analyze key business drivers and their impact on financial performance.

- Lead and mentor the FP&A team to achieve high performance and professional growth.

- Ensure Books are closed on time ( ie., Monthly, Quarterly and Annually) and are being supported by proper Analytical Report.

- Ensuing that the Internal Audit, Interim Audits, Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit and Special Audits ( if any) are done on time.

- Ensure financial goals and objectives are met in alignment with the organization's strategic plan.

- Ensuring that Tax Consultants are taking care of Tax Assessments and other notices on time and meticulously.

Roles And Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and other reated reports.

- Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts.

- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management on time.

Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Partner with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, short-term, medium-term and long-term business plans.

- Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.

- Support M&A activities, including financial & legal due diligence and integrated planning.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A & Accounts team, fostering a culture of excellence, self motivation and continuous improvement.

- Oversee the team's workflow, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to best practices.

- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to support their professional growth.

Business Performance Management:

- Identify key business drivers and develop KPIs to measure and track performance.

- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and business objectives.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A & accounting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Implement financial systems and tools to automate reporting and analysis.

- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis.

Closing Of Books Accurately And On Time:

- Ensuring that books are closed accurately and in the given timeframe by following IndAS.

- Make sure that team members understand the importance of closing the books accurately on time and continuously guide and motivate them.

- Ensure that data requested by Management team, Investors and Stake holders are provided meticulously and on time.

Getting The Audits Done On Time:

Interacting with Tax Consultatns to ensure that Returns are filed on time, Assessment are done as well responding to the notices with accurate data and on time.

Technical Skills:

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Financial Modeling: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.

- Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.

- Financial Systems: Experience with financial planning software (e., Hyperion, Anaplan) and ERP systems.

- Excel Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, including the use of macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas.

- Presentation Skills: Ability to create compelling presentations and visualizations (e., PowerPoint, Tableau).

- Deep Knowledge of Ind AS and Indian GAAP

Behavioral Skills:

- Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, inspires and motivates the team.

- Strategic Thinking: Able to think strategically and provide long-term vision and insights.

- Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly.

- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment.

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex financial challenges.

- Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and environments.

Educational Qualifications:

- Degree: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is required.

- Advanced Degree/Certifications: MBA or relevant professional certification (e. , CA, CFA, CMA) is preferred.

Experience:

- Work Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting with at least 3-5 years in a Managerial role.

- Industry Experience: Experience in the Cloud & Data Center Management industry or a related field is highly desirable.

- Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.