Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Manufacturing Firm - CA

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing CA)

- Develop and maintain accurate financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the organization. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic financial plans aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the annual budgeting process, conduct variance analysis, and develop financial forecasts.

- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights on financial performance to support strategic initiatives.

- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.

- Work closely with senior management and business units to provide financial insights and support for strategic decision-making.

- Identify process improvement opportunities within the FP&A function and implement best practices.

- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, internal controls, accounting policies, relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.

- Partner with business units to support cost optimization, capital expenditure planning, and profitability analysis.

- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial discipline and performance improvement.

- Support M&A evaluations, due diligence, and integration planning as needed.

Qualification And Experience:

1. CA with relevant 2-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Corporate Finance in a Manufacturing Sector is Mandatory & Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

2. Proficiency in MS Excel; ability to create complex models using pivot tables etc.

3. Possess exceptional quantitative skills and demonstrate a deep understanding of the accounting and reporting principles central to financial planning.

4. Advanced proficiency with analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel and synthesizing data for an executive audience.

5. Ability to prioritize multiple projects.

6. Working knowledge of Power Bi; coding and development capabilities preferred.

7. Self-starter who can effectively collaborate and work across several operating divisions to simplify complexity ability to drive alignment and consensus across various senior executive stakeholders.

8. Persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly the ability to develop coherent arguments and present them concisely to a range of stakeholders.