Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Logistics - CA

Job Title: FP&A Manager

Location: Pune

Industry: Logistics

Experience: 7 Years in Financial Planning & Analysis (preferably in logistics, supply chain, Manufacturing, automobile or e-commerce)

Qualification: CA Qualified

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

- Lead end-to-end annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning for a large-scale revenue business.

- Develop and maintain driver-based financial models for revenue, costs, and operational metrics.

- Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic and investment decisions.

Performance Management & Reporting:

- Own monthly MIS, variance analysis, and management commentary for senior leadership.

- Design and deliver executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, and performance reports.

- Analyze trends, highlight risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

Business Partnering:

- Act as a finance business partner to operations, supply chain, procurement, and leadership teams.

- Lead cross-functional cost reviews and performance discussions to drive accountability.

- Support pricing, rate negotiations, and margin improvement initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Controls:

- Identify cost leakages and efficiency gaps, driving cost-saving initiatives.

- Review accruals, cost allocations, and invoices to ensure accurate month-end financials.

- Improve financial discipline through robust planning and review mechanisms.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Streamline FP&A processes and automate reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and close timelines.

- Implement scalable planning and reporting frameworks suitable for a high-growth environment.

Investor & Stakeholder Support:

- Support investor reporting, data room preparation, and due diligence activities.

- Present financial insights clearly to senior management and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

- Mentor and manage FP&A analysts, building a high-performing and analytical finance team.

- Drive best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing within the function.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling

- Advanced Excel skills; experience with dashboards and reporting tools

- Excellent business acumen and analytical thinking

- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear executive insights

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

- Experience working in startups, logistics, e-commerce, or high-growth businesses preferred

Preferred Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified