Finance Planning And Analysis Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- preparation and review of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

- Conduct variance analysis to monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insights.

- Prepare and present weekly/monthly management reports, including cost-benefit analyses, productivity metrics, and P&L reviews.

- Build and maintain financial models to project business scenarios and assess risk and return profiles.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely with business heads and cross-functional teams to prepare business P&Ls and align on financial objectives.

- Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders including operations, marketing, and sales for decision support.

- Collaborate with investors, board members, and external partners to provide transparency and support fundraising or strategic initiatives.

Revenue & Cost Management:

- Deep-dive into revenue and cost drivers, identifying optimization levers and supporting business cases for initiatives.

- Drive cost-saving projects and revenue assurance efforts across departments (e.g., operations, procurement, marketing).

- Implement pricing strategies and discounting policies in collaboration with commercial teams to maximize profitability.

KPI Monitoring & Reporting:

- Track key financial and operational KPIs to assess financial health and drive performance improvements.

- Design and develop tools, dashboards, and frameworks for real-time business analytics and decision support.

Controls & Governance:

- Enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across financial processes.

- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial reports and analyses.

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Qualifications:

- CA/MBA in Finance or equivalent background with 3-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.

- Strong grasp of vertical P&L management, budgeting, and business performance tracking.

- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling. Experience with ERP and BI tools is a plus.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines with quality output.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to senior leadership.