Head - Financial Planning & Analysis - Industrial Manufacturer

Description:

Job Title: Head Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Gurugram

Experience: 10+ years post-CA

Industry: Global Organization

Role Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function for a global leader in the industrial manufacturing sector. The role will be responsible for driving strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and business partnering to support senior leadership in decision-making and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end FP&A activities including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, and variance analysis.

- Partner with business and functional leaders to provide actionable financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, investments, and new initiatives.

- Drive performance management through robust MIS, dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.

- Analyze cost structures, margins, working capital, and productivity to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

- Lead monthly / quarterly business reviews and present financial performance to senior leadership and global stakeholders.

- Support pricing strategies, capex planning, and scenario / sensitivity analysis.

- Strengthen internal controls, governance, and compliance in line with global policies and SOX requirements (if applicable).

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team; drive process automation and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in FP&A, business finance, or corporate finance.

- Strong experience within industrial manufacturing / engineering / heavy industry / global manufacturing MNCs.

- Proven leadership experience managing FP&A teams and partnering with senior business leaders.

- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, MIS, financial modeling, variance analysis, and business performance management.

- Exposure to global reporting, matrix organizations, and interaction with international stakeholders preferred.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI / Tableau, ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar).

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic thinking & business partnering

- Analytical & problem-solving skills

- Leadership & team development

- Financial modeling & decision support

- Process improvement & automation mindset