Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - SaaS Startup - CA

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Manager to join our Finance team. The role will play a key part in business partnering, driving financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency through process optimizations. The ideal candidate is a qualified CA/MBA with strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units.

- Deliver accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leadership.

- Support strategic initiatives, including cost control and process optimizations.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable financial insights and recommendations.

- Present insights to influence business decisions and support executive management.

- Participate in long-term financial strategy development and business planning.

- Build and maintain interactive dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, etc.

- Drive continuous improvement in financial modeling and reporting processes through automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical & Analytical:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-6 years of relevant FP&A and business analysis experience.

- Strong understanding of financial statements, financial concepts, and business metrics.

- Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) is a plus.

- Experience with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forecasting.

Soft Skills & Business Acumen:

- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to simplify complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders.

- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and execution skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.

Preferred Experience:

- Exposure to SaaS companies or high-growth startup environments.

- Experience in margin improvement, cost optimization, or process automation initiatives.