Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis/Business Finance - CA

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process across functions and business units.

- Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic planning, business cases, and investment decisions.

- Analyze variances against budgets/forecasts and provide actionable insights to management.

- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

Business Finance & Partnering:

- Act as a finance business partner for specific business verticals or manufacturing units.

- Provide financial insights to business heads to drive profitability, cost control, and capital efficiency.

- Track key business KPIs and operational metrics; translate financial results into business insights.

- Support pricing, product costing, capex evaluation, and working capital optimization initiatives.

Reporting & MIS:

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial and business reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

- Coordinate with accounting, plant finance, procurement, and other teams for data collection and validation.

- Drive standardization and automation of reports to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Process Improvement & Systems:

- Identify opportunities for streamlining FP&A and reporting processes.

- Support ERP implementation, data analytics tools, and system enhancements related to planning and reporting.

- Leverage business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) for advanced analytics.

Key Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 46 years of post-qualification experience in FP&A, business finance, or commercial finance roles.

- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (SAP preferred); exposure to BI tools is a plus.

- Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and present clear, concise business insights.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

- Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic business environment.