Role : Finance Planning Analyst

Location : Hyderabad, India

Industry : Industrial Automation / Engineering Solutions

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Department : Finance & Accounting

Reports To : Regional Finance Head / Financial Business Partner

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager - Commercial Controlling & FP&A to drive financial planning, commercial performance management, and business partnering for the India region. This role will play a critical part in supporting business growth through insightful financial analysis, commercial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a global matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Commercial Controlling :

- Lead commercial controlling activities for the India business, including monitoring order intake, sales pipeline, revenue performance, product profitability, customer profitability, and receivables.

- Track and analyze key commercial KPIs on a weekly and monthly basis, highlighting business risks, opportunities, and performance deviations with actionable recommendations.

- Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Business Development, and Finance teams to ensure financial discipline across the entire Order-to-Cash cycle.

- Evaluate pricing strategies, deal profitability, contract margins, and commercial performance to support business decisions.

- Drive receivables management by collaborating with commercial and finance teams to improve cash flow and working capital.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :

- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes for the India region.

- Develop financial models to evaluate business performance and analyze forecast variances across commercial and financial KPIs.

- Break down regional financial targets into actionable business objectives in collaboration with the Financial Business Partner and business leadership.

- Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts, providing timely insights to leadership.

3. Performance Management & Reporting :

- Prepare monthly business performance reports, variance analysis, and management presentations for regional and global leadership.

- Deliver meaningful financial insights and scenario analyses that support strategic decision-making.

- Identify commercial and financial risks while recommending effective mitigation strategies.

- Support leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and business case evaluations.

4. Business Partnering :

- Serve as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Operations, Product Management, and Regional Leadership teams.

- Translate financial data into meaningful commercial insights that drive informed business decisions.

- Build strong relationships across global finance and business functions to improve financial governance and business performance.

5. Process Improvement & Strategic Projects :

- Continuously improve commercial finance processes, reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards.

- Standardize reporting tools and financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

- Collaborate with business users to identify system and reporting requirements and implement scalable solutions.

- Support strategic initiatives, business expansion projects, and regional growth programs.

Desired Candidate Profile :

Educational Qualification :

- MBA (Finance), CA, or CMA (Mandatory)

Experience :

- 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Finance.

- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Commercial Controlling or Finance Business Partnering.

- Strong experience in: Commercial Controlling, Order Intake Analysis, Sales Performance Analysis, Margin & Profitability Analysis, Pricing & Deal Evaluation, Receivables Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Planning & Business Performance Analysis.

- Prior experience in Industrial Automation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, or other B2B industrial sectors will be an advantage.

Technical Skills :

- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

- Experience with SAP ERP is preferred.

- Exposure to BI/reporting tools such as Power BI is an added advantage.

Key Competencies :

- Commercial acumen with strong business partnering skills.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global environment.

- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Us :

- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized industrial automation organization.

- High-visibility role partnering directly with commercial and business leadership.

- Exposure to strategic planning, commercial finance, and regional business management.

- Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Role Category : Finance & Accounting / FP&A / Commercial Finance