Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Key Responsibilities :

- Work closely with the Marketing team on product pricing, rebates, and profitability initiatives to manage gross margins.

- Perform detailed variance analysis (Actual vs Budget) across products, business units, and geographies.

- Review product costing and analyze variances against standard costs.

- Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews.

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

- Partner with stakeholders across business verticals to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

- Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports.

- Monitor key financial metrics and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain strong internal control processes.

- Support audits and ensure adherence to financial governance standards.

Required Skills :

- Strong experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Finance.

- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

- Experience in product costing, standard costing, and margin analysis.

- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

- Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications :

- CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer products, or industrial sectors.

- Experience working with pricing, rebates, and profitability management.