Metro Infrasys - Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Total Experience: 9+ Years

Location: Sector 63, Noida

Mandatory Skills:

Financial Planning, Budgeting, Advanced excel, etc.

What would you do?

Financial Planning and Analysis Expertise:

- Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

- Proficiency in creating financial models for scenario planning.

- Experience in cost control, margin analysis, and profitability assessments.

- Rolling forecasts as above, including the managing of a diverse range of inputs, identifying risks & opportunities, providing insight and commentary as required.

Advanced Analytical Skills:

- Proficiency in analyzing large datasets and translating insights into actionable business strategies.

- Monitor Actual financial performance against forecasts & budgets, provide in-depth analysis & commentary (Tier 2, Tier 3) with actionable insights.

Strategic Thinking:

- Ability to align financial planning processes with long-term business goals.

- Competence in evaluating capital expenditure, ROI, and strategic investments.

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) refers to the processes designed to help organizations accurately plan, forecast, and budget to support the company s major business decisions and future financial health. These processes include planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance reporting.

What are we looking for?

Advanced Excel:

- Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPs) for data analysis and reporting.

- Advanced knowledge of financial planning tools.

Education:

- Post-graduate, MBA (Finance) preferred.

- CA/CFA/CPA preferred.

- Certification/Experience in developing Financial Models, reports & metrics.

- Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting & Strategic Planning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis Expertise:

- Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

- Proficiency in creating financial models for scenario planning.

- Experience in cost control, margin analysis, and profitability assessments.

- Rolling forecasts as above, including the managing of a diverse range of inputs, identifying risks & opportunities, providing insight and commentary as required.

Advanced Analytical Skills:

- Proficiency in analyzing large datasets and translating insights into actionable business strategies.

- Monitor Actual financial performance against forecasts & budgets, provide in-depth analysis & commentary (Tier 2, Tier 3) with actionable insights.

Technical Proficiency:

- Advanced Excel skills, including VBA and macros.

- Experience with financial planning tools like Anaplan, Hyperion, or Adaptive Insights.

Strategic Thinking:

- Ability to align financial planning processes with long-term business goals.

- Competence in evaluating capital expenditure, ROI, and strategic investments.

Stakeholder Management:

- Proven ability to collaborate with C-level executives and cross-functional teams.

- Strong communication and presentation skills to convey financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.

Compliance and Risk Management:

- Knowledge of financial compliance standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

- Ability to identify and mitigate financial risks.

Investor Relations:

- Lead preparation & review of investor presentations, group reporting & flash reports.

- Serve as the primary contact for inquiries & business head meetings.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

- Capacity to address complex financial challenges under tight deadlines.

- Data-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Adaptability:

- Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic retail landscape and technology advancements.

- Proficiency in managing change and handling ambiguous situations effectively.