Head - Financial Planning & Analysis - Manufacturing - CA

Head - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Job Description :

We are urgently hiring for the position of Head- FP&A (Manufacturing) for one of the Leading Manufacturing Company in Mumbai.

Position Details :

Organization : Leading Manufacturing Company

Position : Head- FP&A (Manufacturing)- Global Role

Location : Mumbai

Experience : 12 - 20 years of experience into FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) from Manufacturing industry and experience in handling Multiple Entities and Multiple Countries will be preferable.

Qualification : CA (Must)

Salary : As per company norms.

About the Role :

We are partnering with a rapidly growing multinational organization in the manufacturing and industrial sector to identify an experienced Head Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, business performance management, investment analysis, and decision support across multiple business units and international operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to develop forward-looking financial insights, improve business performance, and strengthen the organization's planning and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Planning & Forecasting :

- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecast processes.

- Develop long-term financial projections covering revenue, profitability, cash flow, and capital requirements.

- Establish robust planning frameworks and performance monitoring mechanisms.

- Support leadership with scenario planning and strategic decision-making.

Business Performance & Commercial Finance :

- Analyze business performance across segments, customers, and product lines.

- Partner with business leaders to drive profitability, pricing, growth, and operational efficiency initiatives.

- Deliver actionable insights through detailed financial analysis and performance reporting.

- Monitor key business drivers and recommend corrective actions where required.

Capital Investment & Strategic Analysis :

- Evaluate capital expenditure proposals through financial modeling, IRR, NPV, and payback analysis.

- Support strategic investments, expansion projects, and business transformation initiatives.

- Conduct post-investment reviews and performance assessments.

Management Reporting :

- Lead monthly business reviews and executive reporting processes.

- Prepare high-quality management presentations and board-level reports.

- Develop dashboards and performance metrics to support business decision-making.

- Drive a culture of data-driven management across the organization.

Leadership & Team Development :

- Build, mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

- Establish best practices in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

- Support talent development and succession planning within the finance function.

Systems & Analytics :

- Drive improvements in planning systems, reporting tools, and business analytics capabilities.

- Ensure consistency and accuracy of management information across the organization.

- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to enhance reporting efficiency and data integrity.

Qualifications :

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

- MBA (Finance) and/or CFA qualification will be an added advantage.

Requirements :

- 12 to 16 years of post-qualification experience.

- Strong experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Finance, or Strategic Finance roles.

- Proven track record of partnering with senior business stakeholders.

- Experience leading financial planning and performance management functions in a complex business environment.

- Exposure to multi-location and/or international operations is preferred.

- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and investment appraisal.

- Experience in board reporting and executive stakeholder management.

- Prior exposure to manufacturing, industrial, engineering or related sectors is highly desirable.