Head - Financial Planning & Analysis - Startup

We are looking out for a Dynamic Leader who holds expertise in FPNA and can help the team in strategic and operational decision making.

Key pointers :

Title : Head - FPNA - Gurgaon for a Start up Organisation.

Experience : 12-18 years

Location : Gurgaon

- Strategic planning and decision making.

- Expertise in handling FPNA Team

- Revenue enhancement

Description :

- We are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Planning and Analyst, who is passionate about leading, owning, and building world-class financial reporting, data analytics, budgeting, planning and forecasting processes and infrastructure. This position will also assist/oversee in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and special projects as needed. 

- The position will play an essential part in our leadership team in supporting the Executive level leadership team and reporting for investors and Board.

- The ideal candidate is the one who is highly strategic, analytical and data-oriented and is suited for someone who excels in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to combine financial and analytical capabilities with a high level of emotional intelligence, to lead FP&A and Financial Reporting role and grow our business. This includes driving improvements to current processes and help overall organizational efficiency.

Why we need this role :

- Reporting to the CEO and CSO / Head of Financial Growth and Global Finance Head ; and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Head - FP&A and Reporting will be responsible for end to end ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and review process partnering with Accounting and business functions to develop.

- He/She will build cross functional relationships and use business acumen to drive changes relevant to simplify and streamline the business partner decision support process. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned finance executive with operational experience and a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management to join in a high-growth, dynamic organization.

The successful candidate must possess the following :

- Minimum 6-10 years of experience in a senior management role ideally with both Managerial Accounting and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization /start-up environment

- Business or Accounting degree mandatory. A master's in business administration is preferred

- Expert in Macros, Advanced Excel and automation in FP&A, with a strong background in building a driver based planning capability to generate short term and longer term forecasts for all businesses.

- Excellent judgment and creative problem solving and financial reporting skills

- Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise to maximize their performance and utilization

- Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers

- Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented

- Business or Accounting degree mandatory, a master's in business administration is preferred

- Advise the key members of senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters

- Serve as the management liaison to the board and audit committee; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings

- Contribute to the development of strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization

- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO & CSO informed of all critical reporting issues