Manager/Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical FP&A professional to support the CFO in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The role will play a critical part in business performance monitoring, financial analysis, and delivering insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic forecasting processes

- Prepare long-term financial plans aligned with business strategy

- Coordinate with business heads for budget consolidation and review

Business Performance & MIS

- Prepare monthly MIS reports with variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast)

- Develop dashboards and performance metrics for leadership review

- Identify key business drivers and highlight risks/opportunities

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

- Conduct profitability analysis (product / customer / business unit level)

- Support pricing decisions and cost optimization initiatives

- Evaluate business cases, capex proposals, and investment opportunities

Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Procurement, etc.)

- Present financial insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team

Process Improvement & Controls

- Strengthen financial planning processes and reporting systems

- Drive automation and standardization in MIS and reporting

Requirements:

- CA / MBA (Finance) preferred

- 6 to 12 years of experience in FP&A / Business Finance

- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling

- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred

- Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills