Rivigo - Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA/IIM

Rivigo - Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA cleared in 1st attempt /IIM

DESIGNATION: FP&A Lead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Partner with CFO and Division teams (Business + Finance) to finalize Long range and Annual/ quarterly operating plans and forecasts. Own the entire process end-to-end. Be a trusted advisor of senior leadership team.

2. Lead BI (Business Intelligence) framework for the organization and it's evolution. Identify key metrics, keep track of financial KPIs and develop financial models along with sharp front-end visualization of the analysis to support strategic initiatives. Be the central owner of organization-wide operating and financial data and KPIs

3. Advanced Analytics & Benchmarking: Predictive Analysis, external benchmarking within same Sector/ Industry and need based advanced analytics. Proactively use benchmarking to ensure resources are optimized and BAU operations are managed tightly, while investing in growth initiatives.

4. Analyze key performance indicators in all areas of revenue, operating costs, fixed expenses and capital expenditures - time series as well as against budgets and forecasts.

5. Prepare monthly Comprehensive Finance Docket and drive reviews with analytics and identify pockets of operational value and effectively communicate the same to the senior management for action

6. Allocation of central costs to divisions to ensure holistic performance evaluation. Own the methodology and process, align with key stakeholders and also operationally handle it monthly.

7. New business financial models as Rivigo looks at rich opportunities in the market.

8. Investor/Board Interface

a. Be the central figure in preparation of business plans and dialogue with potential investors for any fund raising. Work closely with CFO/Founders and be accountable for internal dialogues to ensure robustness of plans.

b. Scenario building, stress testing and bringing in clarity of assumptions and key actions needed to make the plan real and participate in business valuation discussions

c. Be the interface with existing VC/PE investors for all MIS - regular as well as ad-hoc

d. Accountable for preparing Founders/CFO for Board discussions on performance

e. Play an active role in due diligence process for Debt and equity funding

DESIRED PROFILE :

- Education : CA Rank Holder / MBA in Finance from IIMs / IBS - Hyderabad

- Age: Ideal - 30 - 33 Yrs

- Prior experience of having handled a similar role, especially in a rapidly growing organization

- Preference will be accorded to Advisory experience or experience of PE/VC interactions, due diligence, business valuations and supporting new business launches

- High Tolerance for ambiguity and ability to work in relatively unstructured environments; a

- Strong verbal and written communication

- Interpersonal skills; a team players with strong leadership and project management capabilities

- Ability to function independently, prioritize on a real-time basis and manage multiple stakeholder

- An excellent sense of finance, planning and accounting principles

- Strong understanding of data analytics and front-end visualization, with drill down on the fly. Knowledge of, or ability to learn new things, including Machine Learning, Big Data analytics, etc.