Associate Manager - FP&A

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment decisions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including trend analysis, variance analysis, and profitability analysis, to identify key drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess potential financial outcomes and risks.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the annual budgeting process, working closely with various departments to gather inputs and develop comprehensive budgets.
• Prepare periodic financial forecasts (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annual) and re-forecasts based on business performance and market conditions.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Reporting & Presentation:

• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful financial reports for the CEO and senior management, highlighting key financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop compelling presentations to communicate financial performance, strategic plans, and business insights.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial data and reports.

• Strategic Support:

• Collaborate with the CEO and other department heads to understand business needs and translate them into financial implications.
• Provide financial support for strategic projects, new initiatives, and business expansion plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the finance function.

• Ad-hoc Analysis:

• Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required by the CEO.

Qualifications & Skills:

• MBA with a specialization in Finance from a reputed institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a similar finance role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial functions, data manipulation).
• Experience with financial planning software (e.g., SAP BPC, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and a strong team player.