Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze historical and report real-time financial data monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization. Work within challenging timelines to report to the management.

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Spearhead the annual budgeting cycle and continuous rolling forecasts. Partner with department heads to project revenues and manage departmental expenses.

- Process Improvement: Continuously upgrade forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to maximize efficiency and automation.

- Strategic Planning: Build financial models and long-term growth scenarios to guide the CFO and executive board in major corporate decisions (e.g., capital expenditures, market expansion).

- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and review the work of junior and senior financial analysts.

Technical Skills:

- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel), ERP systems (preferably Zoho), and Business Intelligence tools.

- Business Partnering: The ability to translate complex financial concepts into digestible presentations for non-financial stakeholders.

- Analytical Mindset: High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.

Qualifications:

- Education: ACA with about 5-10 years of experience in FP&A with atleast 2 years as Assistant/ Deputy Manager/ Manager.