Umoja Marketplace Technologies - Head - Financial Planning & Analysis

Description:

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Head

Location: HSR layout | Bangalore

Experience: 5 - 8 years (with at least 2 years in a startup environment)

Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance)

Reports to: CFO

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven FP&A Manager to join our fast-growing startup. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment. This role is critical to driving financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.

- Partner closely with business leaders to provide actionable insights and drive business performance.

- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support fundraising, valuation, and investment decisions.

- Prepare regular management reports and dashboards to track key financial and operational metrics.

- Analyze business drivers, identify trends, and recommend strategies for growth and efficiency.

- Support fundraising activities, including investor reporting, pitch deck preparation, and due diligence.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations) to ensure alignment on financial goals.

- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risk, and propose mitigation strategies.

- Drive process improvements in financial planning and reporting systems.

Requirements:

- CA or MBA (Finance) with strong academic credentials.

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a startup or high-growth environment.

- Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and fundraising processes.

- Proven ability to work with ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling tools, and ERP systems.

- Prior experience in managing investor relations or supporting fundraising is highly desirable.

- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to work with a high-impact startup team and shape the financial strategy of a fast-growing company.

- Exposure to senior leadership and direct involvement in strategic decision-making.

- Competitive compensation and equity participation.

- Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on learning and growth.