Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title: Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Gurgaon

Department: Finance

Reports To: CFO

Role Summary

As the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy by leveraging your expertise in planning, performance analysis, and forecasting. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of both accounting principles and business operations, along with frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, marketing, treasury, and accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis-

- Own end-to-end processes for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across geographies, business verticals, and functions.

- Lead budgeting cycles and rolling forecasts for 1/3/12 months and 3-year horizons.

- Present complex financial scenarios to aid leadership decision-making.

- Drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy and planning processes.

Performance Analysis and Reporting

- Prepare and present detailed monthly and ad-hoc financial reports providing deep business insights.

- Track, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to highlight trends and variances.

- Develop concise analysis packs covering key financial metrics across periods.

- Deliver on-demand analysis tailored to departmental and strategic needs.

Board Presentation & Investor Interactions

- Prepare board and investor presentation decks aligned with strategic priorities.

- Synthesize financial and operational data into clear narratives for the Board and investors.

- Support CFO and CEO during investor discussions with robust data analysis and scenario insights.

Business Intelligence and Data Analysis

- Implement and manage dashboards for daily/weekly/MTD/YTD performance tracking.

- Enable leadership and departmental heads with data-driven analysis and real-time insights.

- Conduct benchmarking of key financial and operational metrics against industry standards and peer companies, and prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, Planning & Strategy, or Consulting.

- CA or MBA in Finance from a reputable institution.

- Excellent presentation skills and advanced MS Excel proficiency.

- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a flair for impactful presentations.