Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Description:

We are seeking a results-driven and analytical FPA Manager with 3-6 years of relevant experience to join our FPA team. The ideal candidate will be a CA or MBA with a solid grounding in financial modeling, planning, and analysis, and must have a strong command of Tableau for data visualization and dashboarding. This role will play a critical part in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and providing data-driven insights to senior management.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

- Assist in annual budgeting and long-range planning processes in coordination with department heads.

- Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and business cases.

- Monitor adherence to the budget and report variances with actionable insights.

Automation and Reporting Optimization:

- Automate recurring MIS, KPI dashboards, and investor reports using Tableau, Excel, and other tools.

- Reduce manual reporting time and increase data accuracy through system-driven dashboards.

- Build and maintain Tableau dashboards for real-time financial and operational insights.

Forecasting and Variance Analysis:

- Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts on a monthly/quarterly basis.

- Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

- Generate timely and accurate monthly/quarterly management reports.

- Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and trends; recommend corrective actions where needed.

- Work with business units to improve forecast accuracy and financial discipline.

Key Deliverables:

- Annual budget and long-range financial plan.

- Monthly/quarterly rolling forecasts.

- Executive dashboards and performance reports (Tableau-driven).

- Detailed variance and trend analysis.

- Monthly business reviews with key stakeholders.

Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institute.

- 3-6 years of experience in FPA or business analysis.

- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

- Proficiency in Tableau and Excel.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail.