Role & Responsibilities:

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the organization.

- Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives.

- Analyze financial and operational performance and provide actionable insights to senior management.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, MIS, dashboards, and business performance reviews.

- Monitor revenue, costs, profitability, cash flows, and key financial KPIs.

- Partner with business, sales, operations, and leadership teams to evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization and growth.

- Drive financial forecasting and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.

- Review business cases, pricing proposals, capital expenditure plans, and investment opportunities.

- Establish and improve financial reporting processes, controls, and analytical frameworks.

- Lead and mentor financial analysts and build a high-performing finance analytics function.

- Present financial insights, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial data and reports.

- Support annual operating plans, long-term business plans, and strategic initiatives.

- Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions to improve profitability and business performance.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business finance, corporate finance, or a similar role.

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

- MBA (Finance), CA, CFA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification would be an advantage.

- Strong experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.

- Excellent understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key financial metrics.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, PivotTables, financial modelling, and data analysis.

- Experience with Power BI/Tableau and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.

- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management.

- Demonstrated experience in leading projects and/or managing junior analysts.

- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers, profitability, and cost management.

- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- High level of integrity, ownership, accountability, and confidentiality when handling financial information.