Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis - Manufacturing Industry

Coordination of the monthly close and quarterly forecast timelines and manage the end-to-end process (Financials)

MBA/Inter CA/ICWA candidates

- Absorption Analysis for month close and quarterly forecast (Costing)

- Perform consolidation and analysis of the region internal reporting which covers P&L and Operational Analysis with comparison of forecast and Prior Year

- Deliver on time report consolidation and group deadlines met.

- Data Analysis of Booking, Sales, Margin Performance Trend using Data Analytics tool such as PowerBi, etc.

- Preparation of OPR, Forecast and Budget packs with commentary and workings/Supporting.

- Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends and analyse causes of unexpected variance.

- Provide financial analysis and insight into Order and Sales, Costs and margin%.

- Manage and cascade communication ensuring compliance with information requests and reporting standards while collating feedback vice-versa to improve regional collaboration.

- Own and drive through developing finance and business presentations, related supporting materials.

- Process and templates improvisation/modifications as per business requirements

- Other duties/projects as may be required.

Desired Profile of the candidate

- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or a related field.

- Experience of 7-10 years with latest 2-3 years in FP&A for a regional role.

- Experience at a multi-site group with consolidations and manufacturing environment is preferred.

- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including

- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS requirements.

- Experience of reporting and consolidation tools (COGNOS and Pax) and advanced spreadsheet (Excel) skills

- Meticulous & Attention for detail in the analysis process

- Effective Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) with experience interacting with global stakeholders.

- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.

- Able to work pro-actively, using their own initiative, prioritising tasks as required.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Power BI Knowledge is recommended.