Deputy General Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Purpose/Objective

To lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions within an organization. This role is crucial for providing strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Financial Planning & Budgeting: Drive annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range plan (LRP) preparation with business teams. Initiate the BU budgeting process every year and ensure timely, accurate BU budget preparation working closely with projects teams, marketing, business development, operations, services . Accurate BU budget preparation working closely with projects teams, marketing, business development, operations, services Consolidate and analyze budgets across projects/business units and recommend strategic insights. Align budgeting with CAPEX, OPEX, working capital needs, and financing requirements. Own and manage BU-level policies and guidelines for FP&A and ensure alignment with guidelines / procedures laid down by CFO’s Office Enusre timely prepartation of Project DPR. Business Performance Analytics: Analyze financial performance (P&L, cash flows, balance sheet) and provide actionable insights to management. Perform variance analysis (Budget vs Actual), identify drivers, and track KPIs across verticals. Develop dashboards and MIS reports for senior leadership and board-level reporting. For BU operations, understand the business model, and help the divisions (marketing, operations, business development) develop / refine cost and revenue drivers through benchmarking against industry best practices; lead FP&A lifecycle for BU operations Lead cost optimization initiatives and scenario-based financial modeling. Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with Project, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams to understand ground-level business realities. Influence decisions through financial insights, market benchmarking, and risk-return evaluations. Support bid strategy, pricing models and project feasibility reviews Systems, Processes & Automation: Lead implementation of financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, BPC, Power BI etc.). Standardized processes for rolling forecasts, monthly MIS, and board packs. Integrate financial and operational data for cross-functional decision-making Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all deliverables.

Technical Competencies

Strategic Financial Planning,Risk Management,Investment Decisions,Strategic Planning

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Mandatory Qualification - CA Experiences: 10- 15 years’ experience 5+ years of experience in F&A experience of F&A across end-to-end project lifecycle desired 3+ years in FP&A or equivalent business analysis role with exposure to large CAPEX projects