Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Fleet Management/Service/Manufacturing Sector - CA

Key Responsibilities:

1.Financial Planning & Forecasting

- Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning (LRP).

- Build detailed financial models covering revenue, costs, fleet utilization, capex, and cash burn.

- Run scenario planning and sensitivity analyses for business expansion, EV procurement, and new product lines.

2. P&L Ownership & Unit Economics

- Own P&L visibility across business verticals; track revenue drivers, margins, and cost levers.

- Deep-dive into unit economics (vehicle, battery, fleet operations, and SaaS).

- Identify opportunities to improve contribution margins, optimize costs, and increase asset ROI.

3. Business Partnering

- Work closely with business, operations, supply chain, and product teams to support strategic decisions.

- Evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives-pricing models, partnerships, market entry, and capacity build-up.

- Bring forward financial insights that influence operational performance and growth decisions.

4. Performance Management & MIS

- Build KPIs, dashboards, and tracking mechanisms for revenue, fleet utilization, churn, and cost centers.

- Present insights, trends, and recommendations to the Founder and leadership team.

- Prepare cohesive monthly business reviews (MBR) and investor-ready MIS packs.

5. Strategic FP&A & Investor Support

- Support fundraising with financial projections, business plans, and investor materials.

- Partner with leadership for capital allocation, long-term financial strategy, and profitability roadmap.

- Assist in due diligence with data, analysis, and business performance insights.

6. Cash Flow Planning & Capital Efficiency

- Build cash flow forecasts with a focus on optimizing working capital, capex planning, and burn control.

- Evaluate build vs. lease decisions for fleet expansion with ROI-based recommendations.

7. Systems, Data & Automation

- Partner with product/tech teams to strengthen data accuracy, dashboards, and analytics pipelines.

- Drive adoption of financial systems/BI tools for automation and real-time visibility.

8. Team Development

- Build and mentor a small but high-caliber FP&A team with strong analytical rigor.

Requirements:

- CA

- 5-12 years of experience in FP&A, ideally in fleet management, service, or manufacturing sectors.

- Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and cost optimization.

- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with hands-on execution and strategic vision.