Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA/CFAIIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

Role Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive decision-making. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional department heads to monitor performance against KPIs, identify variance drivers, and implement corrective measures. By providing rigorous financial oversight and modeling, you will directly influence capital allocation, profitability margins, and the overall growth trajectory of the business, ensuring the company remains agile in a competitive market landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by partnering with business unit leaders to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives and growth targets.

- Develop sophisticated financial models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate new business opportunities, product launches, and investment decisions, providing stakeholders with clear risk-reward assessments.

- Drive monthly management reporting processes by analyzing P&L variances and operational metrics to provide the leadership team with a transparent view of business performance.

- Spearhead the automation and optimization of financial reporting tools to improve data accuracy and reduce turnaround time for critical management reviews.

- Mentor and guide junior finance team members to foster a culture of analytical rigor, ensuring high-quality output and professional development across the department.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong command of P&L management and cash flow dynamics.

- Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into concise, high-impact presentations for C-suite stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal capabilities with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams and navigating organizational hierarchies to achieve consensus on financial goals.

- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial planning software, coupled with a high level of comfort in managing large datasets to drive process improvements.

- A professional qualification such as a CA, MBA (Finance) from a premier institute, or CFA, reflecting a solid foundation in accounting principles and corporate finance.

- Ability to thrive in a high-growth, hybrid work environment, maintaining productivity and stakeholder engagement across distributed teams in Bangalore or Hyderabad.